This is an original 19thC. U.S. Treasury macerated bank note papier-mache shoe retaining it’s original silk bow with original tag to bottom reading; “Made of United States Bank Notes redeemed and macerated at the U.S. Treasury, Washington, D.C. Estimated $10,000”. The show comes with an original article from 1968 talking about the process of the Treasury making the paper-mache mash to make collectible figurines like hats, shoes, etc. Measures approx.; 5″ long .
