Pair of women's silk satin shoes, Germany, ca. 1850 Pair of women's black silk satin shoes. With square toes, square low cut uppers and flat heels. There is a black ribbon at the toe. Narrow white silk tying ribbons. The inner sole is covered and the heels are lined with the same. Inside the inner sole is a label. The soles have an incised floral spray at the top and bottom.