Explore the CollectionSlippers

Measurements

heel to toe 30cm

Place of Origin

Unknown origin

Historical Period/Date

19th Century (1870-1899 Late)

Registration Number

1986-013

Donated/Purchased

Donated

Techniques

Beaded Canvas Work,Berlin Wool Work,Grisaille Beadwork,

Objects

Costume Components - Women,Slippers,

Physical Description

A pair of beaded berlin wool work slipper tops. The tops have been embroidered ready to make up. Worked on a background of mauve coloured double thread canvas, the wools are fuschia pink, sky blue and black. The beadwork using white, milky white, clear, black silver, grey, brown and fawn beads is known as Grisaille bead work.