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Pair of Shoes

1985-1990 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pair of stiletto heeled pumps in black suede and entirely covered with parallel rows of top-stitching (matching the suede trim on handbag T.221:1-1998). Grey leather interior.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Shoe
  • Shoe
Materials and techniques
Leather and suede
Brief description
Pair of women's shoes in leather and suede, designed by Charles Jourdan, France, 1985-1990
Physical description
Pair of stiletto heeled pumps in black suede and entirely covered with parallel rows of top-stitching (matching the suede trim on handbag T.221:1-1998). Grey leather interior.
Dimensions
  • Heel to toe length: 24cm
  • Height: 13cm
  • Heel height: 7cm
Production typeReady to wear
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'CHARLES JOURDAN / Paris' (Signature on inner sole)
  • '45 R 7 B 328470' (Manufacturer's code inside back heel)
  • 'LEATHER / LEDER / CUIR / MADE IN / FRANCE' (Stamped on sole)
Credit line
Given by M.T. Ortola
Object history
Part of an ensemble T.221:1 to 3-1998.
Donated along with T.219:1, 2-1998, T.220:1, 2-1998 and T.222-1998
Production
Reason For Production: Retail
Collection
Accession number
T.221:2, 3-1998

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Record createdJune 29, 2011
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