French 18th century shoes (mules) from the private collection of Lillian Williams.

Painting details from:

1. “La Toilette” (1742) by François Boucher.

2. “La Déclaration d’amour” (1732) by Jean François de Troy

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British ikat-like embroidery shoes, 1700-1720.

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Pair of English shoes made with Spitafields brocade silk ca. 1735

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Marie Antoinettes shoes and monogrammed and embroidered garters. At left is her daughter’s bonnet.

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