. "2021-02-10T00:00:00"^^ . . "Green satin heel-less shoe with a shallow square toe. It is edged with silk and decorated with a green silk satin ribbon. The shoe is lined with kid leather and has a linen insole and leather sole."@en . "As skirts became wider and shorter during the 1830s attention focussed on the foot and ankle. Brightly coloured silk shoes complemented the richness of the gown, often matching the sash or the long fluttering ribbons worn in the hat. They came in a wide variety of colours, including the \u2018canary yellow\u2019, \u2018palm-leaf green\u2019 and \u2018marshmallow blossom\u2019 shown here. Delicate bows and rosettes enhanced the daintiness of the shoe and foot.\n\nDue to their fragility, silk \u2018slippers\u2019 were usually reserved for indoor wear, evening dress or special occasions. Looking at these examples it is not difficult to see why. Although the toes are lined with linen and the back of the upper with kid, they were clearly not made to last. Some writers complained that silk shoes became distorted and ugly after a few days wear. They were also probably uncomfortable as the toes are narrow, square and very shallow."@en .