Woman's Shoes
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Maude Jeannette Purvis
ShoemakerMade by
Mademoiselle
RetailerSold by
G. Fox and Co.
(American, founded 1847)
Date1955-1960
MediumMachine-stitched and glued leather, with leather-covered wooden heel and plastic top piece
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 5 7/8 x 3 x 10 3/4in. (14.9 x 7.6 x 27.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Robert Grant Irving
Object number1994.207.1a,b
DescriptionSpectator pumps, with white body and brown foxing on the toes and heels. The toe shape is a squared-off point and the stiletto Louis heel is 2 3/4 inches high. The edges of the brown leather foxing are decoratively pinked and punched with a line of small holes between a double line of top stitching. The quarters lining is white suede leather; the vamp is smooth white leather. The sock lining is white leather.
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