a-b; Conservation status: Before treatment

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Group shot: 46.680a-b, 53.250a-b, 1979.256a-b, 50.3208a-b

Pair of woman's slippers

about 1830–40

Place of ManufactureParis, France

Place of UseUnited States

Medium/TechniqueSilk satin, silk satin ribbon, leather, and linen plain weave lining

DimensionsOverall (height x width x length): 4.4 x 7 x 23.8 cm (1 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 9 3/8 in.)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Henry Lyman

Accession number1979.256a-b

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ClassificationsCostumes

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InscriptionsPrinted paper label glued to insole in a: "VIAULT ESTÈ/ Paris/ No. 17, Rue de la Paix/ [beneath a crown and pair of shields hanging on an animal skin curtain] Tournisseur Brevete de I. M. l'Imperatrice des Francais/ THIERRY & SONS/ Regent Street, 278/ LONDON"

ProvenanceWorn by Elizabeth A. (Mrs. David) Nichols (18 - ) at her wedding, Made by Viault Este