This object is part of the Royal Australian Historical Society (RAHS) collection which was donated to the Powerhouse Museum in 1981. The Society was formed in 1901 and is the oldest historical society in Australia. As a result many of the objects they collected are of great significance to Australia and to New South Wales. Some are associated with people and families like the MarsdenÂ?s, Henry Park, Mawson, and John Verge. Others like the convict handcuffs and the Ben Hall Â?Wanted PosterÂ? are significant relics from AustraliaÂ?s past. The importance of the entire collection and the way in which it was acquired adds to the significance of this object.

Worn by Anna Walker (nee Blaxland) in 1822 on her wedding

Shoes worn by Anna Walker (nee Blaxland) for her wedding in 1822. Transferred from Royal Australian Historical Society in 1981

Pair of women's slip on shoes of turnshoe construction with narrow oval toe and spring heel. The shoes consist of cream kid two piece leather uppers with square throat, featuring silk ruching at the throat and silk top edge binding. The shoes are lined in linen with a stiffener and the insole is also in linen. The sole and heel are both in tan leather. Wedding shoes worn by Anna Blaxland.

Made: Watts; England


Owned: Walker, Anna; Australia

Owned: Royal Australian Historical Society; Australia

see parts

A8430

50 mm

70 mm