GRAND LUXE Evening Shoes, France, ca. 1927 #empiregown Back Lengt: ~ 190 cm

Back Lengt: ~ 190 cm

adding a symbolic touch - fruits were often associated with abundance and prosperity in Victorian decorative arts

artisanal quality

These elegant wedding shoes from the Titanic era

The distinctive Chevreau leather bows on the instep reflect this revival and help to date the shoes with precision: such bow‑trimmed shoes first appeared in 1863 and had largely disappeared again by 1870

GRAND LUXE Evening Shoes, France, ca. 1927 #empiregown Back Lengt: ~ 190 cmExtravagant black silk evening shoes, ca. 1927. Label of a store from England: Regent Street, London. However, the shoes are made in France. Velvet bow. Decorated on the sides with rhinestones and black stones. Color contrasting heel in a different shade of black. Very well preserved. Private Collection of a Shropshire Lady. Very discreet signs of wear. The decoration is not included. Length inner sole (measured inside): ~ 22 cm Width (measured