What We Discovered about these 18th Century Shoes

Описание: In the 18th Century, highly decorative silk-covered heels were fashionable footwear for the wealthy, both men and women. This pair of pink shoes were recently acquired by Historic Royal Palaces for conservation.

In this video, Textile Conservator Katica Laza discusses the features of these beautiful shoes, and demonstrates how pieces like this are restored in our Conservation Studio. As 18th Century damage is repaired, more information about the shoes is discovered. To properly conserve the shoes, a team effort is required, with input from the Heritage Science Team and Conservation Technicians.

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Image credits:
Portrait of a Young Man. Pompeo Batoni. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The Garter. Jean Francois de Troy. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Portrait of Louis XIV. Hyacinthe Rigaud. The Louvre.
Four pairs of 18th Century Shoes. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Count Giacomo Durazzo and Ernestine Aloisia Ungnad von Weissenwolff. Martin van Meytens the Younger. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
A Dinner Conversation. Marcellus Laroon the Younger. Yale Center for British Art.