#footcandyfriday

Something special for today's edition of #FootcandyFriday from the Victoria and Albert Museum: A pair of painted kid leather latchet shoes (c. 1760s) possibly made in Brussels. The painted botanical decoration, with its "vertical lines & scalloped edges resembles Brussels bobbin lace." Stunning shoes, creatively photographed. Victoria & Albert Museum, Acc. # 270&A-1891

#FootcandyFriday: Evening pumps by Pietro Yantorny "the self-proclaimed 'most expensive shoemaker in the world' was a consummate craftsman utterly devoted to the art of shoemaking." These French silk shoes, c. 1925–30 are a burst of fresh spring air. @metmuseum.org

#FootcandyFriday Dreamy gardens —- for your feet @CraftAnatolian anatolian-craft.com/en-us

A fall #footcandyfriday: early 18thc buckle shoes w/ autumnal hues & bright palette. #Bargello or #flame stitch embroidery was popular in 17thc & 18thc Frequently associated w/ accessories —pocketbooks and purses— flame stitch provides a geometric burst of color. @metmuseum

Perfectly autumnal for #footcandyfriday early 18thc buckle shoes w/autumnal hues & bright palette. Bargello or flame stitch was an imp. embroidery style later 17thc- 18th+ assoc. w/accessories, its appearance provides a wonderful geometric burst of color @metmuseum @met_costume

#FootcandyFriday: Returning to #collections is like visiting old friends. I first saw these red silk satin, linen-lined buckle shoes around 2015 @moffattladd. Circa 1780s, they were possibly worn in New Hampshire and made in England. Earlier in the week my @unhhistory #museumstudies students & I visited the house with the Director @ericajmcavoy You can read more about these lovelies in #TreasuresAfoot #shoestoriesfromthegeorgianera @hopkinspress 2018.