'Lady's Embroidered Leather Shoes, c.1795' Greetings Card
This vibrant pen, ink and watercolour illustration depicts a pair of elegant, 1795, pointed-toe, embroidered leather shoes with ribbon trim and fashionable London shoemaker’s mark. These slippers would have been coveted accessories for a stylish woman of the late eighteenth century.
This card would be the perfect choice for history enthusiasts, historical costume aficionados, fashion lovers, shoe buffs or anyone who appreciates fine artistry.
Historical Context
The late eighteenth century saw a transition in ladies’ footwear from the heavier, more structured footwear of the 1770s, toward lighter, more flexible, low-heeled shoes that revealed the foot and complemented the ethereal dresses so vogue across fashionable Europe and beyond. Though silk shoes dominated, soft leather was also used and, as here, came in a wide variety of colours. As here, bold embellishments in the form of tassels, ribbons, pleats and beads were used to decorate the shoes to best suit the individual.
Specifications
Printed on high-quality card stock, the inside has been left blank for your personal message, making it suitable for any occasion.
Portrait - 148mm x 148mm
100% genuine de-inked post consumer waste and FSC-certified
Card made in an industry leading mill to strict ISO 14001 standards for environmental management
Printed in the UK
• 100% Recycled Kraft envelope
This vibrant pen, ink and watercolour illustration depicts a pair of elegant, 1795, pointed-toe, embroidered leather shoes with ribbon trim and fashionable London shoemaker’s mark. These slippers would have been coveted accessories for a stylish woman of the late eighteenth century.
This card would be the perfect choice for history enthusiasts, historical costume aficionados, fashion lovers, shoe buffs or anyone who appreciates fine artistry.
Historical Context
The late eighteenth century saw a transition in ladies’ footwear from the heavier, more structured footwear of the 1770s, toward lighter, more flexible, low-heeled shoes that revealed the foot and complemented the ethereal dresses so vogue across fashionable Europe and beyond. Though silk shoes dominated, soft leather was also used and, as here, came in a wide variety of colours. As here, bold embellishments in the form of tassels, ribbons, pleats and beads were used to decorate the shoes to best suit the individual.
Specifications
Printed on high-quality card stock, the inside has been left blank for your personal message, making it suitable for any occasion.
Portrait - 148mm x 148mm
100% genuine de-inked post consumer waste and FSC-certified
Card made in an industry leading mill to strict ISO 14001 standards for environmental management
Printed in the UK
• 100% Recycled Kraft envelope
This vibrant pen, ink and watercolour illustration depicts a pair of elegant, 1795, pointed-toe, embroidered leather shoes with ribbon trim and fashionable London shoemaker’s mark. These slippers would have been coveted accessories for a stylish woman of the late eighteenth century.
This card would be the perfect choice for history enthusiasts, historical costume aficionados, fashion lovers, shoe buffs or anyone who appreciates fine artistry.
Historical Context
The late eighteenth century saw a transition in ladies’ footwear from the heavier, more structured footwear of the 1770s, toward lighter, more flexible, low-heeled shoes that revealed the foot and complemented the ethereal dresses so vogue across fashionable Europe and beyond. Though silk shoes dominated, soft leather was also used and, as here, came in a wide variety of colours. As here, bold embellishments in the form of tassels, ribbons, pleats and beads were used to decorate the shoes to best suit the individual.
Specifications
Printed on high-quality card stock, the inside has been left blank for your personal message, making it suitable for any occasion.
Portrait - 148mm x 148mm
100% genuine de-inked post consumer waste and FSC-certified
Card made in an industry leading mill to strict ISO 14001 standards for environmental management
Printed in the UK
• 100% Recycled Kraft envelope