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Art Ornaments Inspired By The Met Collection.

Balancing Function And Fantasy, The Greatest Ateliers Have Crafted Showstopping Footwear Throughout The Centuries. Each Of Our Ornaments Echoes A Historic Shoe In The Costume Institute Collection At The Met. These Timeless Accouterments Will Dress Up Any Tree Or Elevate Your Living Space Year-Round.

The Hand-Painted Striped Evening Slipper Shoe Ornament Is Based On A Pair Of Remarkable British Evening Slippers (1860–70) Decorated With Ribbon Stripes And A Tufted Accent On The Toe. Such Eye-Catching Embellishments Were Unusual For The Time, When The Intricate Ornamentation Of Women’S Footwear Served Little Purpose Concealed Beneath A Large Hoop Skirt.