Russet Leather Mary Jane

Russet Leather Mary Jane

Russet kidskin Mary Jane with slightly pointed tip and a Louis heel. All opening edges are bound with 1/8" twill in a slightly paler shade of grey. The shoe is held in place over the instep with a single strap closed with a leather-covered button. The shoe is made of two panels joined along the sides of the foot near the instep.

Unknown designer

1880-1889

Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown

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United States

9.5" long

Good condition. Shows sign of wear. Binding tape is thoroughly worn around the curve of the strap. The left button is smaller and painted with copper metallic paint (original?); the right button is slightly larger, dark brown.

Kidskin leather, Twill tape, and Leather-covered button

Shane Patrick Qureshi

HCC Fashion Dept. Curatorial Team

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