1916 shoe in orange and white Mid-century dress 1 Spring 1883

1 Spring 1883

Japanese tissue and cotton floss on cotton paper

Three narrow tiers of ruffles decorate the bottom of the dress

lavish embroidery

1916 shoe in orange and white Mid-century dress 1 Spring 1883These four button shoes are from an Edwardian design. Available in a variety of colours and papers, they feature sequins and glass beads. Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey. Or shoes. Or Downton Abbey shoes. The original shoe, from ca. 1916, was manufactured by A. E. Little & Co. of Massachusetts and is held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art (accession 2009. 300. 1423). The shoe is 3. 75 inches wide, stitched by hand on 5x7 inch 100% cotton watercolour