I visited the MFA about 14 years ago in 2006, and got quite a few photos of their fantastic collection of chopines and historic shoes. I had the excellent fortune to visit again and set up a last-minute appointment to view a few pieces, which I highly recommend you do if you find yourself passing through Boston at any point. I examined six pieces in detail, with myriads of pictures, and although I’m not to publish anything on them, I would love to share my notes on each (as well as record for my own reference!)

Let us start with this little beauty, and I do mean little:

I had to place my hand for reference, since these really are absolutely tiny little gems.
Continue reading MFA Visit and Some Old Friends →