Purple Satin Shoes

A beautiful pair of ladies evening shoes.

The shoes have purple silk satin uppers, long pointed toe, 40 mm high Louis heel with a leather sole and white satin lining.  The straps over the instep fasten with a button and button hole.

The shoes are decorated with gold coloured metal and glass beads, the design is in the shape of a butterfly on the toe, with a line of beads extending around the edge of the vamp and along the strap.

Part of the Kings Langley Local History & Museum Society collection.

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