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Ballet court shoe, Venetian footwear

18th century

Museo della Calzatura di Villa Foscarini Rossi

Museo della Calzatura di Villa Foscarini Rossi
Stra - Venezia, Italy

Ballet court shoe made in precious dark silk velvet, gold embroideries and braids, and daisy' drawing ivory made with colour beads.

Details

  • Title: Ballet court shoe, Venetian footwear
  • Date Created: 18th century
  • Location Created: Riviera del Brenta, Venice, Italy
  • Provenance: The dark colour of the velvet was a typical feature in vogue during the second half of the 18th century.
  • Type: Shoe, Footwear
  • Medium: Hand-crafted, silk velvet, silk braids, glass beads

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