Not on display

Sandal

1960-1969 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pair of girl's sandals, of topstitched dark red patent leather lined with cream leather. Each sandal has four straps which meet to make an X shape in a yellow metal ring, just in front of the toes: two wedge-shaped straps come at an angle from the sides of the toes, and one from beneath each side of the ankle. Each sandal has a closed back and fastens at the outside edge of the ankle with a yellow metal buckle.

Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Sandal
  • Sandal
Materials and techniques
Leather and patent leather
Brief description
Pair of girl's red patent leather sandals; Spain, 1960-1969
Physical description
Pair of girl's sandals, of topstitched dark red patent leather lined with cream leather. Each sandal has four straps which meet to make an X shape in a yellow metal ring, just in front of the toes: two wedge-shaped straps come at an angle from the sides of the toes, and one from beneath each side of the ankle. Each sandal has a closed back and fastens at the outside edge of the ankle with a yellow metal buckle.
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
le Valiente/ VILLENA (Trade mark; inner sole; printing; printing ink)
Credit line
Given by Mr. and Mrs. Ruben
Object history
Worn by the donors' elder daughter, Claire Ruben (born 1953)
Production
Reason For Production: Retail
Collection
Accession number
B.145:1-1999

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Record createdJune 28, 1999
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