Woman's Shoes
ShoemakerMade by
Palizzio
RetailerSold by
G. Fox and Co.
American, founded 1847
Dateabout 1960-1965
MediumMachine-stitched leather and silk, with unidentified metal buckle, and nylon top piece
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 11 1/4in. (10.8 x 8.3 x 28.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Kay Hoffman
DescriptionBlack silk, open-back, T-strap shoes with a 1 1/2-inch-high narrow Louis heel. One thin gold-colored leather strip trims the inside edge of the vamp; a silver strip trims the outside edge of the vamp. They meet at the center of the instep and turn up together to form the T-strap. The gold strip encircles the ankle, while the silver strip turns down to form the vertical support on either side of the ankle. The shoes have narrow oval toes. The heels are covered in silver-colored leather, and end in a black nylon top piece. The vamp is lined with shiny white faux leather; the same material is used for the sock lining.
Object number1991.142.3a,b
MarkingsPrinted in gold letters on the sock lining of the left shoe: "G. FOX & CO. / EST. 1847 HARTFORD" and "lodi last".Printed in gold letters on the sock lining of the right shoe: "Palizzio / ...VERY NEW YORK" and "lodi last".
Handwritten in purple ink on the ankle strap lining of each shoe: "9B A769 28432".
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- G. Fox & Co.
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