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Pair of Silk and Velvet Shoes
Silk and Velvet Shoes
Pair of Silk and Velvet Shoes
Pair of Silk and Velvet Shoes

Silk and Velvet Shoes

Wearer (Brechin, 1880 - 1952)
Date1920 - 1930
Object NameShoes
Mediumsilk, velvet, leather
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsOverall: 6.5 x 21 cm (2 9/16 x 8 1/4 in)
AcquisitionPresented in 1977 by Dr Ann Edwards.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS000091
About MeThese very elegant evening shoes with diamanté buckles date to the 1920s. It is not unusual for velvet to be used for shoes, but it is generally reserved for evening footwear, as it is too delicate for the rigors of everyday use.