Shoe, inscribed "Souvenir de Wiesbade"

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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

Date

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 Collection

Product Design and Decorative Arts Department

Data Source

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kq4360d37fe-f92f-431a-b154-5c4dddc3b8e2

Record ID

chndm_1978-146-526

Shoe, inscribed "Souvenir de Wiesbade"

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