Woman's Shoes
ShoemakerMade by
Palizzio
RetailerSold by
G. Fox and Co.
American, founded 1847
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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