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The red shoe dates from 1670-1680. It is leather trimmed with silk braid and wooden heels with reproduction ribbons. The white slipper 1660-1680 is...
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Unique Id: 79348 |
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made of leather with silk embroidery, silver thread and a wooden heel. The green shoe dates from about 1710. It has a leather sole, covered wooden heel and is satin trimmed with a silk braid. At the time the red shoe was made, all shoes were straights i.e. not made for the left or right foot. After 1660 French styles were popular with a long pointed toe like the green shoe.
Subjects: History, Art
Key Stages: KS2, KS3, KS4, KS4+ Learning Groups: Teachers, Parents, Pupils, Others |
