Woman's Shoes
ShoemakerMade by
Palizzio
RetailerSold by
G. Fox and Co.
American, 1847 - 1993
Dateabout 1965
MediumMachine-stitched patent leather, leather, synthetic fiber grosgrain fabric, leather-covered wooden heel with a rubber top piece and metal tacks
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 4 x 3 x 10 1/4in. (10.2 x 7.6 x 26cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard Koopman
DescriptionBlack patent leather pumps, decorated with a black grosgrain bow at the base of the throatline. The toes are a narrow oval, and the Louis heel is tapered, with straight sides. The back of the shoes are lined with ecru leather (now discolored to beige); the rest of the upper is lined with smooth, pink leather. The sock lining is pink leather.
Object number1995.30.6a-b
MarkingsThe sock lining of the right shoe is printed in gold letters: "Palizzio/ VERY NEW YORK" and the sock lining of the left shoe is printed in gold letters: "G. FOX & CO. / EST. 1947 HARTFORD".Collections
- G. Fox & Co.
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