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Pair of Shoes

1970-1979 (made)
Artist/Maker
Givenchy (designer and maker)
Place of origin
Paris (made)

Pair of black silk satin pumps with a high Cuban heel. Gold and silver leather toe caps. Buff lining.


Object details

Categories
Day Wear
Footwear
Accessories
Fashion
Womenswear
Leather
Object type
Pair of shoes
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Shoe
  • Shoe
Materials and techniques
Silk satin and leather
Silk (Textile)
Leather
Lined
Satin Weave
Brief description
Pair of silk satin and leather pumps, Givenchy, Paris, 1970-1979
Physical description
Pair of black silk satin pumps with a high Cuban heel. Gold and silver leather toe caps. Buff lining.
Dimensions
  • Heel to toe length: 23cm
  • Height: 13cm
  • Heel height height: 7cm
Production typeReady to wear
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'CHAUSSURES / GIVENCHY / PARIS' (Fabric label inset in shoe insole)
  • '128 M 7' (Manufacturer's code in side interior of shoes.)
  • 'B / 7' (Stamped into soles)
Credit line
Given by M.T. Ortola
Object history
Donated along with T.220:1, 2-1998, T.221:1 to 3-1998 and T.222-1998
Production
Reason For Production: Retail
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.219:1, 2-1998

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Record createdMarch 7, 2007
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O132837/pair-of-shoes-givenchy/
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