Woman's Shoes
ShoemakerMade by
Color Mate
Dateabout 1970
MediumMachine-stitched and glued leather, faux leather, with metal and rhinestone decoration, and leather-covered wooden heel, with metal tacks
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 4 7/8 x 3 x 10 1/4in. (12.4 x 7.6 x 26cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Judy Wawro
DescriptionPale gold-tone leather strapped shoes, with round toes and 2 1/4-inch high, rectangular Louis heels. The vamp of the shoes is long, about 2 3/4 inches. The instep is crossed diagonally by a double strap, which is permanently fastened via a piece of elastic to the outside of the shoe. The strap ends in a faux buckle: a horseshoe-shaped piece of gold-tone metal, set with a double row of rhinestones. The quarters are lined with suede-like leather; the vamp is lined with smooth, ecru leather. The sock lining is white faux leather. The sole is brown faux leather.
Object number1994.214.0a-b
MarkingsThe sock lining of the right shoe is printed in gold: "color [teardrop] mate".The quarters lining is stamped in blue ink: "[indistinguishable] 8 B 33772 / AA [over] HEEL / M250".
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