1916 shoe in shimmering blue Bison with its pointed train epitomizing

with its pointed train epitomizing the highest style of the time

and cotton floss on cotton paper

The sleeveless

based on a design from an 1888 Work Bros

as shown in the November 1908 issue of 'Les Modes : revue mensuelle illustrée des Arts décoratifs appliqués à la femme'

1916 shoe in shimmering blue Bison with its pointed train epitomizingThese four button shoes are from an Edwardian design. Available in a variety of colours and papers, they feature sequins and glass beads. Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey. Or shoes. Or Downton Abbey shoes. The original shoe, from ca. 1916, was manufactured by A. E. Little & Co. of Massachusetts and is held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art (accession 2009. 300. 1423). The shoe is 3. 75 inches wide, stitched by hand on 5x7 inch 100% cotton watercolour