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Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Fashion, Room 40

Pair of Shoes

1910s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pair of ladies faux leather shoes made of printed leather with a marbled design of brown, purple, orange and bronze. They have a pointed toe, large buckle, and fairly high-cut upper with a small kite-shaped tongue trimmed with a seven-sided paste set mount. The Louis heels are waisted. Lined with linen and kid leather.


Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Shoe
  • Shoe
Materials and techniques
Printed faux leather, lined with linen and kid leather, paste
Brief description
Pair of ladies faux leather shoes, probably made in France, retailed by Thierry in London, 1910s
Physical description
Pair of ladies faux leather shoes made of printed leather with a marbled design of brown, purple, orange and bronze. They have a pointed toe, large buckle, and fairly high-cut upper with a small kite-shaped tongue trimmed with a seven-sided paste set mount. The Louis heels are waisted. Lined with linen and kid leather.
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'THIERRY, Established 1839, Regent Street, W.1' (Printed on the sole in gold)
  • '6" BX" ' (Stamped on the instep)
Credit line
Given by Mrs M. Harford
Collection
Accession number
T.25&A-1966

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Record createdOctober 19, 2007
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