Slip-In Dress Pumps
Date1917
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Marjorie Hayton, 1983
Object number1983.008.002
Label TextMartha Alice Robinson wore these shoes at her January 1, 1917 wedding to Arthur Bowling. These shoes resemble simple fancy shoes from the Edwardian era (1901-1914). These "slipper" shoes were not made for walking, but for special occasions like balls or galas. They usually had distinct decorations on the toe box, like the ruffled ribbons on this pair. Wealthy women would often have shoes like this custom made to match their gowns.
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