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Sandal of white taffeta silk, with chenille embroidery of flowers and vines in flowing colors, edged in green
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Sandal of white taffeta silk, with chenille embroidery of flowers and vines in flowing colors, edged in green

anonymous · c. 1735 - c. 1755 · ripsbinding; embroidering; metal; leather; chenille; silk

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Sandal made of white taffeta silk, with chenille embroidery of flowers and vines in blended colors, edged in plain green. No left/right difference. Very flat heels covered with cherry leather. The broad forefoot ends in a slightly pointed shape and has cross straps, buckle closure with metal buckle.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineSandaal van witte ripszijde, met chenille borduursel van bloemen en ranken in vervloeiende kleuren, effengroen omboord. c. 1735 - c. 1755. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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