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Sandal of white embroidered taffeta silk
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Sandal of white embroidered taffeta silk

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

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

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Sandals of white taffeta silk, with chenille embroidery of flowers and vines in flowing colors, edged in plain green. No left/right distinction. Very flat heels covered with cherry leather. The broad forefoot ends in a soft point and has cross-straps with a buckle closure. Buckle no longer present.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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childrenswearsandal
Credit lineSandaal van witte geborduurde ripszijde. c. 1735 - c. 1755. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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