Ladies' dress shoes of the nineteenth century

A detailed descriptive catalogue presents sixty‑three women's shoes from the nineteenth century, each illustrated and accompanied by notes on materials, construction, ornamentation, makers, and former owners. Plates group examples by style—satins, kids, bronzes, embroidered and stage shoes—and trace shifts in silhouette, heel shape, toe form, and decorative techniques across the period. The text discusses manufacturing details, color and trimming choices, bespoke makers and occasional commemorative designs, and offers practical observation that the models can be replicated by shoemakers. Occasional provenance notes and fashion context illuminate how social occasions, costume matching, and theatrical use influenced footwear design.