Object Record
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Object Name |
Slipper, Bedroom |
Catalog Number |
0985.05.00023 |
Description |
The single slipper is made from a red, white and brown heavy woven material similar to Scotch Ingrained carpeting lined with a cotton drilling; hemmed with a white stripped band of cotton; two woven cotton ties with bronze caps tied around the hem in the middle and no sole. The slipper's fabric shows a possible floral design. It is attached at the front and rear with hemming to form the shape of the slipper. The rear hem is a brown cotton with black stitching. It appears handmade. If sized, would be man's 6. |
Dimensions |
H-5 L-10.75 D-3.5 inches |
Owned |
Thomas Taylor |
Owner Regiment |
8th Louisiana Infantry, Co. K |
Event |
Battle of Antietam / Sharpsburg |
Provenance |
The wool slipper belonged to Cpl. Thomas Taylor, Co. K, 8th Louisiana Infantry. He was severely wounded on 17 September 1862 at the Battle of Sharpsburg, Maryland. "12. Pack of cards taken from a pocket of the coat, also knitted cap and slippers, belonging to Private Thomas Taylor, Company K, Eighth Louisiana Regiment, Eighth Brigade, C S. A. Presented by Mrs. Mary May, New Orleans, La." |
People |
Taylor, Thomas |
Subjects |
Footwear Shoes Wounded in war Wounds & injuries |