Bound foot overshoe in orange damask embroidered with floral and bird designs, edged with green and gold woven topline. Lined with white cotton. High cylindrical wooden heel with leather sole, covered with bright pink damask embroidered with bird and floral designs.
Would have been worn by a woman when getting out of bed as a support, as she only wore soft sleeping shoes in bed.
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