Woman's Shoes
Original OwnerPossibly originally owned by
Doane S. Peirce
American, 1894 - 1982
Original OwnerPossibly originally owned by
Elizabeth Peirce
American
ShoemakerMade by
Hanan & Son
RetailerSold by
Lawrence & Son
American
Dateabout 1920
MediumMachine-stitched silk, leather, steel, and wood
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 4 5/8 x 2 7/8 x 10in. (11.7 x 7.3 x 25.4cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Annetta E. Brigham
DescriptionBlack satin pumps with large cut steel rectangular ornament placed like a tongue on the instep. The toes are a slightly rounded point.
Object number2001.49.10a,b
MarkingsLabel stamped in gold on sock lining: "EXTRA QUALITY/ HANAN & SON/ LONDON-/ NEW YORK-PARIS". Stitched fabric label inside shoe, gold on black: "LAWRENCE & SON/ HARTFORD, CONN."Subject Terms
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