Woman's Shoes
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Maude Jeannette Purvis
ShoemakerMade by
Air Step
Dateabout 1970
MediumMachine-sewn leather, synthetic knit fabric, with gold-tone metal buckle, and vinyl sole
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 4 3/8 x 3 1/4 x 9 7/8in. (11.1 x 8.3 x 25.1cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Robert Grant Irving
Object number1994.207.7a,b
DescriptionWedge-heeled sandals, with the upper constructed of dark brown, light brown, and ecru leather straps interlaced over the instep. The ecru and light brown straps extend to the ankle, where they are sewn into the dark brown ankle strap, which buckles towards the back of the outside of the ankle. The outside of the sandal is edged with the ecru leather and the wedge heel is covered in the light brown leather. The top of the sandal platform is covered in beige leather. The sole is brown vinyl, with an extra layer of vinyl in the heel area.
Status
Not on view
