Slippers
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Although fancier to modern eyes than the plain satin slippers worn for evening, ornate leather shoes of this type were worn as a daytime at-home style in the 1850s and 1860s. This pair of beautifully preserved shoes features a fine example of the delicate chain stitch vamp decoration frequently seen in shoes from the time. The ornate bow softens the throatline and adds interesting texture.
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