"Wedding accessories from the Nug\u00E9e family\nMany wedding artefacts are preserved because marriage is so significant an event in the lives of the participants. Some pass from one generation to the next, becoming family heirlooms. The Nug\u00E9e family kept this group of fragile objects because of their importance to the family history. The objects conjure up the romantic prettiness typical of many Victorian weddings.\n\nShoes\nChapelle\nParis, France\n1854\n\nSilk satin, cotton and leather\nV&A: T.4:1, 2-2008\n\n\nWreath\nBritain \n1854\n\nFeather and silk-wrapped wire\nV&A: T.6-2008\n\n\nWedding favours\nBritain\n1854\n\nCotton, silk, paper and wire\nV&A: T.7, 8-2008\n\n\nBridesmaid's fan\nBritain\n1854\n\nPaper leaf with metal spangles, wooden sticks and guards\nAssociated with the wedding of Elizabeth Wroughton Richards and Reverend Andrew Nug\u00E9e, 8 August 1854\nV&A: T.14-2008\n\n\nShoes\nFrance or Britain\n1887\n\nSilk satin, cotton and leather\nAssociated with the wedding of Edith Elizabeth Alston and Francis Edward Nug\u00E9e, son of Andrew and Elizabeth Nug\u00E9e, 1887\nV&A: T.5:1, 2-2008\n\nCollection given by Edward Nug\u00E9e QC [2011]"@en . . . . "Shoes with modest heels first came into fashion at the end of the 1850s, after nearly 50 years of low-heeled and flat-soled footwear. During the 1880s, the heel shape became more waisted, echoing the 18th century 'louis' heel. These white silk satin shoes have a moderate 5 cm heel with a slight waist.\n\nIn the 19th century, brides often remade their expensive silk dresses into evening or dinner dresses by altering the neckline and sleeves, or chose to get married in a coloured silk dress that could be worn for 'best' afterwards. Even aristocratic brides often had their wedding dresses remodelled to wear for their first presentation at Court as a married woman. Shoes and accessories could easily be tucked away safely as souvenirs, which may explain why this pair has survived in such good condition."@en . . . . "0.4438000023365020752"^^ . "1887~, United Kingdom" . . . . "T.5:1, 2-2008" . "Wedding accessories from the Nug\u00E9e family\nMany wedding artefacts are preserved because marriage is so significant an event in the lives of the participants. Some pass from one generation to the next, becoming family heirlooms. The Nug\u00E9e family kept this group of fragile objects because of their importance to the family history. The objects conjure up the romantic prettiness typical of many Victorian weddings.\n\nShoes\nChapelle\nParis, France\n1854\n\nSilk satin, cotton and leather\nV&A: T.4:1, 2-2008\n\n\nWreath\nBritain \n1854\n\nFeather and silk-wrapped wire\nV&A: T.6-2008\n\n\nWedding favours\nBritain\n1854\n\nCotton, silk, paper and wire\nV&A: T.7, 8-2008\n\n\nBridesmaid's fan\nBritain\n1854\n\nPaper leaf with metal spangles, wooden sticks and guards\nAssociated with the wedding of Elizabeth Wroughton Richards and Reverend Andrew Nug\u00E9e, 8 August 1854\nV&A: T.14-2008\n\n\nShoes\nFrance or Britain\n1887\n\nSilk satin, cotton and leather\nAssociated with the wedding of Edith Elizabeth Alston and Francis Edward Nug\u00E9e, son of Andrew and Elizabeth Nug\u00E9e, 1887\nV&A: T.5:1, 2-2008\n\nCollection given by Edward Nug\u00E9e QC [2011]"@en . "Shoes with modest heels first came into fashion at the end of the 1850s, after nearly 50 years of low-heeled and flat-soled footwear. During the 1880s, the heel shape became more waisted, echoing the 18th century 'louis' heel. These white silk satin shoes have a moderate 5 cm heel with a slight waist.\n\nIn the 19th century, brides often remade their expensive silk dresses into evening or dinner dresses by altering the neckline and sleeves, or chose to get married in a coloured silk dress that could be worn for 'best' afterwards. Even aristocratic brides often had their wedding dresses remodelled to wear for their first presentation at Court as a married woman. Shoes and accessories could easily be tucked away safely as souvenirs, which may explain why this pair has survived in such good condition."@en . . . . . . . "White silk satin shoes with slightly waisted heel and satin bow at toe. Insole of white kid, rest lined white cotton."@en . "0.51399999856948852539"^^ . . "1887~, United Kingdom" . "Pair of wedding shoes, white silk satin with waisted heel and satin bow at toe, white kid insole and white cotton lining, Great Britain, ca. 1887"@en . . "White silk satin shoes with slightly waisted heel and satin bow at toe. Insole of white kid, rest lined white cotton."@en . . "Pair of wedding shoes, white silk satin with waisted heel and satin bow at toe, white kid insole and white cotton lining, Great Britain, ca. 1887"@en . .