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Description: | manufacturers label, punched, Clarks LTD Street
These 1930s silk court shoes were made by the well known shoe maker Clarks. In 1825 Cyrus Clark and his brother James established their business in the village of Street, in Somerset. The Clarks brothers originally started tanning leather that was then used to make simple slippers. In 1856 the introduction of the sewing machine meant shoe production could increase and the business expanded. By the 20th century Clarks was a well established shoe making business with a good reputation.
Aspect: sex, Description: f
Aspect: age, Description: adult
Part: heel, Aspect: type, Description: high
Part: upper construction, Aspect: type, Description: vamp
Part: upper construction, Aspect: type, Description: quarters
Part: fastening, Aspect: type, Description: slip-on
Part: trimming, Aspect: type, Description: embroidery & silk
Part: trimming, Aspect: type, Description: binding & silk
Material: textile, silk
Part: upper fabric, Material: textile, silk
Part: sole fabric, Material: organic, leather
Part: lining fabric, Material: textile, cotton, leather
Part: lining fabric, Material: organic, leather, suede
Part: sock fabric, Material: organic, leather
Part: insole fabric, Material: organic, leather
Colour: multi-coloured | Source: | Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums | Identifier: | emu.ecatalogue.costume&textiles.262885 | Go to resource |
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