Woman's Shoes
ShoemakerMade by
Color Mate
Dateabout 1970
MediumMachine-stitched and glued leather, faux leather, with metal and rhinestone decoration, and leather-covered wooden heel, with metal tacks
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 4 7/8 x 3 x 10 1/4in. (12.4 x 7.6 x 26cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Judy Wawro
DescriptionPale gold-tone leather strapped shoes, with round toes and 2 1/4-inch high, rectangular Louis heels. The vamp of the shoes is long, about 2 3/4 inches. The instep is crossed diagonally by a double strap, which is permanently fastened via a piece of elastic to the outside of the shoe. The strap ends in a faux buckle: a horseshoe-shaped piece of gold-tone metal, set with a double row of rhinestones. The quarters are lined with suede-like leather; the vamp is lined with smooth, ecru leather. The sock lining is white faux leather. The sole is brown faux leather.
Object number1994.214.0a,b
MarkingsThe sock lining of the right shoe is printed in gold: "color [teardrop] mate".The quarters lining is stamped in blue ink: "[indistinguishable] 8 B 33772 / AA [over] HEEL / M250".
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