Woman's Shoes
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Maude Jeannette Purvis
ShoemakerMade by
Babette
RetailerSold by
G. Fox and Co.
(American, founded 1847)
Date1965-1970
MediumMachine-stitched leather, with leather-covered wooden heel, metal staples, and rubber top piece
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 5 x 2 7/8 x 10 1/2in. (12.7 x 7.3 x 26.7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Robert Grant Irving
Object number1994.207.4a,b
DescriptionBrown leather pumps, with a 2 1/2-inch high, straight-sided Louis heel, and rounded square toes. The vamp is styled with a short, square tongue extending over the throatline; at the base is mounted a matching leather bow. The quarters are lined with tan suede; the vamp is lined with smooth, light brown leather. The sock lining is tan leather.
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