One of a pair of women's chopines
Late 17th–early 18th century
Object PlaceVenice, Italy
Medium/TechniqueSilk cut velvet with gilt-metal lace trim and linen lining, silk satin ribbon, metallic woven trim, metal nails, wood, and leather
DimensionsOverall: 14 x 11.1 x 23 cm (5 1/2 x 4 3/8 x 9 1/16 in.)
Credit LineThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession number46.770a
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Not on viewClassificationsCostumes
Collections
ProvenanceBefore 1946, Elizabeth Day McCormick; 1946, gift of McCormick to the MFA. (Accession Date: August 28, 1946)
Late 17th–early 18th century
Possibly 1740s
17th century
1690–1710
15th century
16–17th century
1840
18th–19th century
18th century