Evening slippers
1845–65
Medium
Silk
Classification
Evening slippers
Culture
British
Department
Costume Institute
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Herman Delman, 1954
Accession Number
2009.300.4717a, b
Art Historical Context
Step into the elegance of Victorian high society with these exquisite *Evening Slippers* crafted by Melnotte between 1845 and 1865. Made from sumptuous silk, these delicate shoes were designed for formal evening wear, staple of British fashion during the mid-19th century As part of the Costume Institute's collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, highlight the artistry of everyday luxury items that defined social status. Silk, a prized medium for its lustrous sheen and fine drape, allowed for intricate designs and vibrant colors that complemented the elaborate gowns of the era. These slip...