'Lady's Ribboned Shoes, c. 1810' Greeting Card
Description
This vibrant pen, ink and watercolour illustration depicts a pair of elegant, pointed-toe, leather shoes with ribbon trim and fashionable London shoemaker’s mark dated to c.1810. These slippers would have been coveted accessories for a stylish woman of the early nineteenth 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 Regency period witnessed a transition in ladies’ footwear from the heavier, more structured footwear of the late eighteenth century, toward lighter, more flexible, low-heeled shoes that revealed the foot and complemented the high-waisted dresses that were in 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. The shoe leather was sometimes printed before being formed and bold embellishments in the form of tassels, ribbons, pleats and beads were used to decorate.
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
Description
This vibrant pen, ink and watercolour illustration depicts a pair of elegant, pointed-toe, leather shoes with ribbon trim and fashionable London shoemaker’s mark dated to c.1810. These slippers would have been coveted accessories for a stylish woman of the early nineteenth 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 Regency period witnessed a transition in ladies’ footwear from the heavier, more structured footwear of the late eighteenth century, toward lighter, more flexible, low-heeled shoes that revealed the foot and complemented the high-waisted dresses that were in 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. The shoe leather was sometimes printed before being formed and bold embellishments in the form of tassels, ribbons, pleats and beads were used to decorate.
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
Description
This vibrant pen, ink and watercolour illustration depicts a pair of elegant, pointed-toe, leather shoes with ribbon trim and fashionable London shoemaker’s mark dated to c.1810. These slippers would have been coveted accessories for a stylish woman of the early nineteenth 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 Regency period witnessed a transition in ladies’ footwear from the heavier, more structured footwear of the late eighteenth century, toward lighter, more flexible, low-heeled shoes that revealed the foot and complemented the high-waisted dresses that were in 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. The shoe leather was sometimes printed before being formed and bold embellishments in the form of tassels, ribbons, pleats and beads were used to decorate.
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
