Man's Shoes
Original OwnerOriginally owned by the
Lewis Fox family
RetailerSold by
G. Fox and Co.
American, founded 1847
DesignerHeel designed by
O'Sullivan's
ShoemakerMade by
Unknown
Date1930-1940
MediumMachine-stitched leather and cotton, with rubber top piece and cotton shoelaces, tipped in plastic
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 4 1/4 x 3 3/4 x 11 5/8in. (10.8 x 9.5 x 29.5cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard Koopman and Mrs. Bernard Schiro
DescriptionShiny black leather oxford shoes. The shoes are styled with closed tabs, with six pairs of eyelets, laced with black cotton shoelaces, tipped in plastic. The toe shape is oval, and the stacked heel is 7/8 inches high. The quarters lining is brown leather, and the vamp is lined with white plain-woven cotton. The sock lining is brown leather. The soles are shaped for the right and left foot; the top piece of the heel is black rubber.
Object number1980.87.28a-b
MarkingsThe waist of the sole is stamped: "G. FOX & CO. INC. / MEN'S SHOE SHOP". The heel is molded with: "SAFETY / CUSHION" and "O'SULLIVAN'S" and "STYLIST".Subject Terms
Collections
- G. Fox & Co.
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