FOUR PAIR EGYPTIAN SHOES, MID 19TH C

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  • Lot: 230
  • March 2010 NYC
  • New York City
Bought 1854-1855 by Elisha Dyer (1811-1890) in Cairo Egypt, Elisha was governor of R.I. 1857-1859: 2 pair unworn handmade babouches worn to mosque & removed before entering, raised metallic gold & silver embroidery: 1 larger pair red leather & 1 smaller green, excellent; 2 pair w/ notes by E. Dyer when & where purchased: 1 pair man's red leather shoes, upturned toes & 1 pair woman's raised wooden "clogs" from Constantinople, good-excellent.


  • Price Realized: $ 240
  • Category: Accessories
  • Era: 1850-1890

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