Evening slippers 1845 - 1865

These Evening Slippers were created by Hobbs, though we don't know when. They offer us an intimate glimpse into the lives of women in a bygone era. These delicate, ivory-colored slippers, adorned with ribbon, speak volumes about the constraints and expectations placed upon women. The soft satin and dainty embellishments suggest a life of leisure and domesticity, yet they also hint at the restrictive roles women were often confined to. Consider the social rituals that dictated a woman’s every move and how an item as simple as a pair of slippers became a symbol of her status and identity. These slippers invite us to reflect on the complex relationship between fashion, femininity, and the societal expectations that shaped women’s lives. They remind us of the power of objects to embody history and personal experience.