Historic Costumes and Textiles Collection
Founded in 1985 by retired human sciences professor Catherine Boyd, the collection is home to more than 1,000 garments, hats, accessories and pieces of footwear representing a range of historical periods and styles dating from the mid-1800s to the present.
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Hat
Green feather and netting hat in a circular form with green velour bow detail on the top at center that feathers and netting is centered around. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Black felt hat with beige grosgrain ribbon and white, beige, and balck feather details. Label- "Deluxe Velour Merrimac," "Body made of imported fur. "Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Pink mesh net with pink and green flower details and a large velvet pink bow located on the top. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Black velvet ring head piece with six stiff satin strings attached at the center of a black net veil that overlays entire head piece. Black velvet circles are placed all over for decoration. Label- "Union Made 683942 in USA. "Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Pink velvet bow dinner hat with pink square design netting. Clear hair comb sewn on back. No label. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Dark green, black, and rust feather dinner hat with black headband. Label- "Ranleigh. "Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Straw weave in navy with navy bow and copper colored pin. The brim is shorter in the back and longer in the front. Receipt was provided. Label- "Emme Boutique"Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Swimsuit
Nylon stripped navy and red men's swimsuit with a white cotton belt and a gold belt buckle. Label career club surf man made in U. S. A. . Personal Artifacts; Need to Classify
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Bonnet
Children's bonnet from Switzerland. Cream colored with pink and blue embroidered design. Cream ribbon ties. Bink and blue tassle at back of bonnet. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Dark blue felt/velour hat with dark blue grosgrain ribbon trim at the crown and two tassels hanging from the ends of the ribbon. Label "L. S. Ayres and Co. Indianapolis". On top of underside of hat is printed with white and yellow: "Roma, Finest Quality"Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Apron
Apron : aqua and white cotton apron with white needlepoint details. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Outerwear
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Apron
Apron : brown and white check with pocket in left front with ric rac trim and detail at waist line. Cotton. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Outerwear
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Apron
Apron : Red and white striped with blue trim at top and dog house pocket at left front with blue ric rac. "I'm in Again" embrodiered under dog. *2 aprons like this- other one is #7. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Outerwear
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Belt
Belt, plastic and gold metal circle linked belt with plastic circles in blue, green, yellow, orange, and pink. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Accessory
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Boot
Brown leather wooden heeled boots with large gold buckle on outside vamp. Dark brown stipe details outlining toe cap, vamp, counter, and body of foot. Brown plastic zipper on inside of shafts. Inside lining is cream felt. Label- "Rivieras. "Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Footwear
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Boot
Silver mesh boots that have see through shafts and bodies. Cap of shaft is lined in silver fabric. Zipper down front and center of shaft is white and lined in silver fabric and extends to the toe box. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Footwear
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Cape
Tan/brown cape/cloak with light brown yarn fringe trim along edges. Large pocket at upper right. Wide ties at collar. Chuck Howard BoutiquePersonal Artifacts; Clothing -- Outerwear
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Coat
I. Magnin & Co. Blue, green, red, beige square motif. Leg button down front. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Outerwear
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Collar
Brown fur collar with no clasp. Collar lined with brown silk. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Accessory
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Comb
Hair comb with dark tortoise shell prongs. 7 prongs in total. 2 rows of clear rhinestones line the top of comb. The rhinestones are held in by 4 gold colored metal prongs. On each row are 8 rhinestones. The two rows are adhesioned with glue. Personal Artifacts; Adornment
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Dress
A-line tan dress with rounded to small narrow "v" shape neckline with three small gold buttons. Stain on the front (possible from iron). Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Outerwear
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Dress
Knee length Jonathan Logan dress - navy background with gray/light purple paisley print. Long sleeve, empire/baby doll waistline. Row of vertical buttons down front bust (one missing button). High round neckline with ruffle trim. Zipper at back. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Outerwear
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Dress
Bright blue short sleeve dress with asymmetrical closure and buttons down side. Dress length ends just below knees. Label - I. Magnin & Co. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Outerwear
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Dress
Yellow and white wool shift dress. Has zipper and three buttons in back by Domnai. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Outerwear
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Dress
Peach and Beige wide striped dress with high circular collar. 5 gold buttons down front of dress. Sleeveless. Label - I. Magnin & Co. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Outerwear
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Earring
A pair of light pink plastic stone, rhinestone, and gold leaves circular clip earrings. Personal Artifacts; Adornment
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Ensemble
Three piece skirt ensemble. Jacket (a), skirt (b), sleeveless shirt (c). All cream with lace. Pearl buttons on jacket. Scalloped edges. Created by Harry M. Good; stein Ste. Laurent cle. Inc. Lace/jerseyPersonal Artifacts; Clothing -- Outerwear
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Fan
Fan with silk folding, black with purple and lavender flowers and mother-of-pearl trim. Personal Artifacts; Personal Gear
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Fan
Wooden fan with silk folding, light pink with darker pink and white flowers, and blue painted wood trim. Personal Artifacts; Personal Gear
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Gloves
Short navy blue gloves key hole design and white plastic bow at wrist. . . Label: Antron 100%. Unclassifiable Artifacts; Need to Classify
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Gloves
Off-white short gloves with plastic pearl button on back of both gloves- was a part of wedding ensemble. Unclassifiable Artifacts; Need to Classify
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Gloves
Black gloves with uneven hemline. 3 shiny black cube buttons on back of each hand. Unclassifiable Artifacts; Need to Classify
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Gloves
Black cotton beaded gloves extra black beading and scalloped design at the ends of the gloves, the gloves have a plain underside Label: 100% double woven cotton hand sewn and hand beaded in the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong 7 RN 17322. Unclassifiable Artifacts; Need to Classify
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Gloves
Black gloves that cover the wrist gold leaf-like embellishment Label: Cotton Lady Gay 7. Unclassifiable Artifacts; Need to Classify
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Gloves
Red cotton gloves with topstitching details. Label: Stetson Nylon 71/2 Made in U. S. A. Unclassifiable Artifacts; Need to Classify
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Gloves
Peach shear nylon gloves with ruffle details around the wrist. Unclassifiable Artifacts; Need to Classify
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Gloves
Medium length white gloves that have white beads and beaded flowers as decoration and underside of gloves are plain Label: 100% double woven cotton hand sewn and hand beaded in the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong RN 17322. Unclassifiable Artifacts; Need to Classify
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Gown, Evening
Orange acetate with a satin weave; has an empire waist and a bow detail directly under the bust. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Outerwear
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Handkerchief
White linen handkerchief ; Belgian Lace; part of the wedding ensemble for Emily and Jack White marriage in 1969. Personal Artifacts; Personal Gear
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Hat
Cream grosgrain ribbon sewn together at sides to spiral into top of hat. Brim is made the same, however stuffed with stuffing. Bow design at crown and over left ear. Label- "Ribbon Travelite Hat. "Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
White fur hat with a corded design located on the back. Label- "Schiaysarelbi Paris. "Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Red feather hair ornament on red velvet headband. Label- "Betmar. "Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Rose felt picture hat with grosgrain ribbon detailing. Label- "Parke Layne Original. "Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Brown, white, and beige raffia braided crown hat. Beige velvet piping on top and bottom. Small brown three prong hair comb attached with black hair band. Not stored in orginal hat box. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
White straw hat covered with white netting. Bow detail on the side. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
White straw hat with small brown strip with straw daisy detail. Top of hat is made of a mesh material and is see through. Label- "Mr. D By Harry Merian. "Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Small cream colored silk organza pill box hat with appliqued lace detailing. 2 clear hair combs attached to either side for attaching to head. Used in part of a wedding ensemble. Stored in orignal hat box. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Large salmon pink rosettes lining dinner hat. Pink tulle netting over middle and front with face veil. Fake green leaves on sides and at middle under the pink rosettes. No label. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Beige woven straw hat with darker brown straw ribbon at crown. Size 7 1/8. Size 57 in Italy. Printed label on inside around crown- "Made in Italy. " Not in orginal hat box. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Cream straw hat with grosgrain ribbon detailing in the back. Small "Union Made" tag. In hat box that is not oringal to hat. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Red cotton knit hat with large red hanging sequins all over. No label. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Lustrous cream colored hat with cream colored grosgrain ribbon detailing. Thick cream colored grosgrain ribbon detail attached to top. "Union Made" tag on inside. In box not oringal to hat. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Grey, gold, and white felt hat with grey tassel at the top. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Feathered hat covered in three different feather patterns including colors: brown, green, yellow, and white feather hat. Underside is khaki felt. Has 2 attached brown three prong clips. Label- "Mariah Warcia Exclusives. " (Label not found on 6/13/14. ) NoPersonal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Yellow straw hat with a white straw band around the crown and a white feather detail. Label- "Emme Boutique" on the top of inside of hat. Not in orginal hat box. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Multicolored (Purple, green, red, pink, brown, and white stripes) stiff velvet hat. Velvet topknot at the top for decoration. the back of hat is flipped up with narrow brim. Has pointed brim on both sides above the ears. Navy satin inside. Label- "Adolfo"Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Baby blue grosgrain ribbon hat. The ribbon is tucked into pointy triangles. Same ribbon is made into a topknot. In hat box not orginal to hat. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Small royal blue curled feather hair ornament made of 4 feathers (a). Long royal blue twisted feather hair ornament made of 2 feathers (b). Both stored in accessories unit together. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Cream colored felt hat with grosgrain ribbon detailing. Label - "Vicki. "Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Gold/mustard colored long pile felt hat with gold grograin ribbon detailing with green stitching on top of ribbon. Label- ""Made Especially for 'Mr. B'"" Printed white on underside at the top is Union Made," "WIC & MWIC," "MERRIMAC Merri Soie. " Not storPersonal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Yellow and green feathered hair ornament / headband. Label- "Made in France. "Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Pinafore
White pinafore (skirt jumper), with embroidered blue design, red and purple flowers. From Switzerland. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Outerwear
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Pump
Grey and tan leather pumps. "De Liso Debs" "Designed by Palter de liso" "Artist Last" embossed on right heel interior. "Wiles" embossed in on left heel interior. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Footwear
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Pump
Cream satin evening pumps with a mid-heel. "Fantana Fine Fabric Footwear" Size 7 AAAA "Split leather quarter linins" "All other components quality made materials"Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Footwear
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Pump
Black and deep red brocade pumps. "Andrew Gellar exquisite footwear" embossed on interior. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Footwear
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Purse
White plastic envelope purse with a quilted detail. Tag: Plasti-Quilt. Personal Artifacts; Personal Gear
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Purse
Multi-colored crocheted circle pattern purse with braided handles. Personal Artifacts; Personal Gear
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Purse
Black Beaded purse with gold fastening. Brand: Styled by Simon Made in Italy. Personal Artifacts; Personal Gear
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Purse
White plastic beaded handbag with a white lining and leather straps. Personal Artifacts; Personal Gear
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Purse
Tan leather purse with gold hardware. Label Bags by Nicholas ReichPersonal Artifacts; Personal Gear
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Purse
Navy blue felt purse with gold hardware and a purple satin lining. Personal Artifacts; Personal Gear
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Purse
Black felt purse with gold hardware and a flower pearl and rhinestone clasp. Personal Artifacts; Personal Gear
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Purse
Black embossed purse with gold metal zipper pull and handle. Personal Artifacts; Personal Gear
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Purse
Black envelope purse with gold and rhinestone fastener. Label JarayPersonal Artifacts; Personal Gear
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Purse
Ivory purse covered in white beading with a beaded handle and gold hard wear. Label by Petite Bead. Personal Artifacts; Personal Gear
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Sandal
Red and gold laminated brocade wedge heel Japanese inspired flip-flop sandals. Gold top sole. Two straps to form flip flop (1 is the gold fabric, 1 is the red and gold laminated brocade fabric. On either side of wedges, gold bells hang to ring when walkingPersonal Artifacts; Clothing -- Footwear
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Sash
Red finger-woven sash (ceinture flechee) with three horizontal rows of "arrow head" pattern: two rows are brown and tan, one row tan and blue arrows. White beads outline each arrow head. Possible Native American origins - Iroquois (French-Canadian). Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Accessory
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Scarf
Made in Japan, lime green, printed pattern with yellow, blue, green, white and black floral motif. 100% polyester. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Accessory
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Shirt
Alex Coleman California. Orange, yellow-orange, green, white, and black psychedelic print. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Outerwear
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Shirt
Shirt, white button down dress shirt still inside Mississippi State University Laudry Dept. pack. Inside collar, initials ""CRB"" printed around 3 times, and "BEENE" printed inside collar as well. Arrow brand. Made in USA. Cluett, Peabody & co. , Inc. SanfoPersonal Artifacts; Clothing -- Outerwear
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Shirt
Shirt, white 100% cotton dress button down shirt still in Mississippi State University Laudry Dept. pack. "CRB" initials and ""15-32"" size printed in black on collar. Buttons on collar. Tag: Arrow brand with CUM LAUDE SUSSEX U. F. logo and 100% cotton SanfoPersonal Artifacts; Clothing -- Outerwear
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Shoe
Shoe Stuart Weitzman for Mr. Seymour embossed suede Spanish leather in light brown heel with bow. Size 6S. In original box. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Footwear
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Shoe
Yellow patent leather heeled dress shoes with bow detail on front at throat. Shoe (b) has printed on insole in gold- ""Connie. "" Unreadable print on inside lining at counter. Can make out that they are a size 7. *Coordinates with purse: 306 A-0037. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Footwear
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Shoe
Multicolor (hot pink, royal blue, bright blue, red, lime green, dark violet, grey, bright yellow, light yellow, brown, purple, white, pink, teal, orange, black, hunter green, and baby blue) striped taffeta heels with accenting black patent leather trim. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Footwear
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Shoe
Amalfi white leather peep toe sling black low heels with gold buckle and white bow on toe. Called Palma White. Made in Italy. Size 6AAA. In original shoe box. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Footwear
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Shoe
Salvatore Ferragamo Boutique black closed toe patent leather short block heel with gold metal in the middle of a black ribbon bow at toe. Made in Italy. Size 6AAAA. In original box. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Footwear
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Shoe
Felipe silver embroidery with synthetic mesh closed toe. Silver trim and solid silver heel. Size 6AAAA. Not in original shoe box. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Footwear
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Shoe
Aqua satin (dyed) evening shoes. Has a low heel. "Personality" Size 7 in original box. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Footwear