Though simply severe in style (which the richness of material demands), this shoe doubtless repeats the hue and texture of the gorgeous sweeping folds of the costume it was made to match. The paste button is neat and good, and too modest in size to publish its own failure in competition with the jewels due to the rank and toilette of the wearer. The Louis heel is also velvet-covered. No. 2 shoe is a departure from the ordinary evening style. It must have a firmness for dancing, which is, perhaps, advantageous in some cases. The festooned embroidery in chain stitch and French knots is tastefully done in silk of darker shade, and adds to the originality of the shoe. Also a feature of it is that it is made all in one piece, and a line of stitching simulates a seam. The last is of watered silk. The inside lining is of delicate pink satin. The buttoned strap is a favourite style with many--sometimes single, sometimes multiplied, and more or less elaborate. The plain gilt button in this case alone figures, whilst on the toe rests a small bow of watered silk ribbon exact in shade. [Illustration: PLATE XVII.] Plate XVIII. 1. Deep eau-de-nil satin shoe worn by Miss Ada Cavendish as Lady Teazle. Large rosette, with gilt and steel square buckle. This size of bow (now obsolete) admitted of an elastic insertion at the back, which, no doubt, added to the ease of fitting. The toe-cap is chain-stitched and appliqué. The next is similar in hue, but of modern shape. It is very finely beaded, so fine as to readily conjure up the impression of a possible use of seed pearl. The toe is pointed, and the heel in Louis style. No. 3 is also of a modern shape, the colour yellowish green. This shoe has only a Louis heel and general neatness to distinguish it. [Illustration: PLATE XVIII.] Plate XIX. The satin Oxford shoe again appears first on this plate. It is particularly small and neat indeed. Only the owner of a small foot could, with success, adopt this style. It is very finely embroidered in steel beads in a floral pattern. Louis heel, silk lace to match. No. 2.--A deep red shoe, with closely embroidered toe in gold thread. It has plain silk bow to match and Louis heel. Deep crimson also No. 3, with embroidery of rich gold thread picked out with white beads to emphasise the pattern. The rosette has rows of beads alternate red and gold, on every folded edge, and in the centre several rows. The toe is pointed; an ordinary heel. [Illustration: PLATE XIX.] Plate XX. The brocade of this first shoe is rich in colour and substance. The pattern is well manipulated, so that the effect is good. The bow is of the same material. The next shoe stands out in originality of style. The red and white satin make a vivid contrast. The piece of red attached to the vamp is sewn to the sole only, otherwise loose, and therefore would almost make necessary an ornament to fix it at the top as well and give a finish.