infant’s slipper (shoe)
Descriptions
The 'Prince of Peace' and 'King of Salem' are stitched on the right and left slipper. Made from silk satin embroidered in silver thread and spangles, with silk ribbon ties.
The slippers are part of a set of garments which were probably made by the same London workshop for Joanna Southcott's expected child. A codicil to Joanna's will records the names of the believers who commissioned gifts for mother and baby. On her death they were to be returned to the donors.
This object is on display at RAMM in the Making History gallery.
Inscription
KING OF SALEM
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