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In loving memory of Joseph and Blanche Gagnon Ficaro by their daughters Blanche Ficaro Boucher,…
Woman's Shoes
In loving memory of Joseph and Blanche Gagnon Ficaro by their daughters Blanche Ficaro Boucher, Jean, and Sue Ficaro, 2012.353.11a,b © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Woman's Shoes

Date1940s
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineIn loving memory of Joseph and Blanche Gagnon Ficaro by their daughters Blanche Ficaro Boucher, Jean, and Sue Ficaro
DescriptionBrown faux alligator shoes. Shoes have 3 1/2 inch platform heels, peep toe with strap around the ankle. Toe also has four tear-dropped cut-outs. Both shoes are stamped "Belmont Last" in gold on the inside across the heel. The right shoe has an inside stamp reading "La Valle / New York" in gold in the center. The left shoe has an inside stamp reading "The May Co. / Footwear" in gold in the center. Both shoes are stamped on the bottom with "La Valle"
Object number2012.353.11a,b
MarkingsBoth shoes are stamped "Belmont Last" in gold on the inside across the heel. The right shoe has an inside stamp reading "La Valle / New York" in gold in the center. The left shoe has an inside stamp reading "The May Co. / Footwear" in gold in the center. Both shoes are stamped on the bottom with "La Valle"
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