Evening slippers

Hobbs

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ladies' shoes of the mid 19th century are often very plain, as the long skirts of the period seldom afforded much attention to the details of the feet. Trim, if any, tended to be focused at the toe, which might have occasion to peek out beneath the hem. The fringe trim on this pair of slippers is thus somewhat unusual. Likewise, the toe seen here is more rounded that one typically finds. Also of interest is the particularly large and prominent label adhered to the lining, featuring an elaborate regal crest and attesting to the maker's royal patronage.

The Costume Institute

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Costume Institute's collection of more than thirty-three thousand objects represents seven centuries of fashionable dress and accessories for men, women, and children, from the fifteenth century to the present.

Metropolitan Museum of Art