Gift of the estate of Hazel E. Martino, 2003.27.22.1a,b

Woman's Shoes and Original Box

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Hazel E. Tryon 1904 - 2003

ShoemakerMade by Matrix

RetailerSold by G. Fox and Co. American, founded 1847

ManufacturerBox manufactured by Frank C. Meyer Co. Inc. American

Dateabout 1957-1965

MediumMachine-stitched leather

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 6 x 3 1/2 x 10in. (15.2 x 8.9 x 25.4cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of the estate of Hazel E. Martino

DescriptionRed leather pumps with a three-inch-high covered heel and black side edging. The toe of the shoe is decorated with seven tear-drop shaped cut outs forming a triangular shape with a red leather bow at the base across the throat of the shoe. The bow is also decorated wth two tear-drop shaped, padded figures. The interior of each shoe is lined with a beige leather along the sides and a deep red bottom stamped with gold. Decorative stitching is run along the top edge of each shoe.

Object number2003.27.22.1a,b-.2a,b

MarkingsOn the inside of the shoes and on the sole of the right shoe is stamped in gold on deep red, "Matrix/ Your footprint in leather" with a rose design. Stamped in gold on red inside the left shoe is "G. Fox & Co./ Hartford, Conn." Written inside both shoes in blue on the side is "8 1/2 C/ 2b/ 5125-9/ 7T0307".

One end of the shoe box is printed with, "8 1/2 C A8 5125-9/ Matrix/ Your Footprint In Leather". The opposite end reads, "Matrix/ Your Footprint In Leather". Both sides of the box read, "Matrix shoes for the woman of Quality". Inside the box on the ends is printed "© 1951 Frank C. Meyer Co. Inc. Brooklyn & Lawrence, U.S.A." Along the side is "America's Greatest Shoe Carton Manufacturers". On top is printed, "Matrix/ Your Footprint in Leather" with an image of a rose in green and red.

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