Shoes, 1850s

Historical information

These shoes were worn by Emily Cock (nee Smith), the daughter of wealthy early settler John Matthew Smith. From 1856 until 1931 the Smiths lived at 'Castlefield', a mansion on a vast estate that at one time stretched along South Road from Bluff Road to Hampton Street. The land was gradually subdivided, and the house is now a part of Haileybury College.

Physical description

Pair of flat black kid leather indoor shoes decorated with pale blue silk, cut-away applique and embroidery.

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