Woman's Shoes
ShoemakerMade by
W. G. Simmons and Company
American
Date1925-1930
MediumMachine-stitched silk, leather, and cotton, with leather-covered wooden heel, metal tacks, and abalone with metal-shank buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 5 1/8 x 2 7/8 x 10 1/2in. (13 x 7.3 x 26.7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Charlotte Isham
DescriptionBlack silk satin evening shoes, with oval toes and a single strap crossing at the base of the ankle. The top of the throatline is edged with silver-colored leather, from which a narrow strap of silver leather extends at a perpendicular angle. The black satin ankle strap passes through a loop at the top of the silver leather strap and buttons to the outside of the shoe. The button is a black abalone disk with a metal shank. The narrow and straight Louis heels are covered in silver leather. The quarters are lined with gray leather and the vamp is lined with white twill-woven cotton. The sock lining is gray leather. The sole is shaped for the right and left foot, with a long waist.
Object number1979.33.1a-b
MarkingsThe sock lining of the right shoe is stamped in gold: "W. G. Simmons & Co./ HARTFORD".Subject Terms
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