Shoe, inscribed "Souvenir de Wiesbade"

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Object Details

Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
In the shape of a slightly elongated, black, square-toe shoe, with low heel, gold printed decoration of buckle/bow at instep, top (lid) inscribed "Souvenir de Wiesbade" surrounded by decorative oval border. Lid hinged on upper part of long side. Striker on sole of shoe.
Credit Line
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener
late 19th century
Accession Number
1978-146-526
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
containers
Decorative Arts
Object Name
Matchsafe
Type
Matchsafe
Medium
Papier mâchè, sandpaper
Dimensions
8.2 x 2.1 x 2.6 cm (3 1/4 x 13/16 x 1 in. )
made in
Europe
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Record ID
chndm_1978-146-526
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kq4360d37fe-f92f-431a-b154-5c4dddc3b8e2

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