Description: Rare "Brocade Court" mini shoe from Raine's "Just the Right Shoe" History CollectionReleased in 1998 along with Raine's first 18 stylesHand-paintedAmidst the glitter of palaces in the fashion-conscious court life of 18th-century France, hoopskirts, wigs, and tiny feet were all signs of social standing. Pointy brocade shoes cramped the toes and teetered on heels placed directly below the arch, making for a pedestal-like mount. A nightmare for women to walk inQueen Marie Antoinette had a staggering number of pairs of these shoes. When she was told that her subjects had no food, she uttered the infamous line, "Let them eat cake", which led to her beheading. Quite a history for this style of shoeNew in boxThe original Raine identification sticker is intact on the bottom of the shoeNo certificate of authenticityA COPY of the certificate from the catalog will be included for informational purposesItem number 25002
Price: 12.99 USD
Location: Chicago, Illinois
End Time: 2024-09-17T04:16:14.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.99 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Pattern: Brocade flowers and leaves
Occasion: All Occasions
Size: Small
Color: Cream,gold,olive and blue
Material: Resin
Year Manufactured: 1998
Subject: Shoe
Brand: Willitts
Type: Miniature shoe figurine
Collection: Just the Right Shoe
Theme: 1780 style
Style: 1780's brocade style
Features: Boxed, Hand Painted, Retired
Time Period Manufactured: 1990-1999
Finish: Hand-Painted
Character Family: Charmed
