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Gift of Carol King, 1997.86.1a-b, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain
Woman's Shoes
Gift of Carol King, 1997.86.1a-b, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain

Woman's Shoes

Retailer (American, founded 1847)
Date1920-1925
MediumMachine-stitched silk, cotton, and leather, with abalone buttons, silk-covered wooden heel, and metal tacks and screws
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 5 1/8 x 2 5/8 x 10 1/4in. (13 x 6.7 x 26cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Carol King
Object number1997.86.1a-b
DescriptionBlack satin shoes with a narrow, pointed toe and high, curvaceous, Louis heel. The sides seams curve forward and end in short tabs on either side of a 1 1/3-inch long tongue. Extending across the base of the tongue from tab to tab is a narrow, self-fabric strap, with a small, dark, abalone button on either end. The quarters are lined with black leather and the vamp with white twill-woven cotton. The sock lining is black leather. The soles are shaped for the right and left foot.


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