Woman's Shoes
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Dorothea Hilton Ormerod
ShoemakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1920
MediumMachine-stitched silk satin, leather, and cotton, with glass beads and celluloid (?) sequins, and silk-covered wooden heel and silk-covered metal shank button, and metal tacks
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 4 5/8 x 3 x 11 1/4in. (11.7 x 7.6 x 28.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Oliver O. Jensen
Object number1992.10.3a,b
DescriptionEcru satin women's shoes, with a single strap that buttons over the instep, pointed toe and knock-on, Louis-style heel. The vamp is decorated with clear-over-silver glass beads and pearly-colored sequins in a branched floral design. The quarters and strap are lined with white leather and the vamp with plain-woven white cotton. The sock lining is covered in ecru satin. The soles are shaped for the right and left foot, with a strong swing.
Status
On view
