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Beaded whimsey in the shape of a red high heeled boot
Beaded whimsey in the shape of a red high heeled boot
Object Number 995-29-10/73437
Display Title Beaded whimsey in the shape of a red high heeled boot
Descriptions
Object Description Beaded whimsey in the shape of a high-heeled boot, dating from the late 1800s- early 1900s. Constructed with a front panel of red short pile velveteen and an undecorated back of pink cotton, stitched together at all edges and very firmly stuffed with batting. A separate piece of red velveteen cut as a flared cuff covers the width of the undecorated top of the boot. This cuff, 11.5 cm high, is lined with pink cotton and has a very firm interlining. The top and bottom edges of the cuff are not attached, but the sides are included with the boot seams in a 2 cm fold-over white cotton binding strip. A loop stitch of clear seed beads is sewn to the outer edges leaving most of the binding exposed. The beads in the embroidery work vary in size; some are very small and some ar[see Object Description text entry for extended description]
Inventory Description Pin cushion, red velvet, boot-shaped, beadwork floral deco and fringe, w/ handle
Classification
  • Textileworking
Department Ethnographic
Date late 1800s- early 1900s
Culture
  • Tuscarora
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New York
North America / Canada / Ontario
Additional Geographic Terms Niagara Falls
Materials Fabric, Glass, Thread, Bead, Glass, Batting, Cotton, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 23.5 x 19.1 x 7 cm (9 1/4 x 7 1/2 x 2 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 995-29-10/73437
Credit Line Bequest of William R. Wright, 1995.
Provenance
Collector Dr. William R. Wright (1950 - 1993)
Previous owner Previously owned by Dr. William R. Wright (1995)
Donor Donated by Estate of Dr. William R. Wright (1995)

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