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Pair of Shoes

ca. 1960 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pair of ladies' slip on shoes, covered in draped jade green chiffon with interlaced bands at the throat and a knotted band forming the sling back. The high cuban is covered with the chiffon. The toe is a rounded point. The base material of the shoe is matching leather bound canvas. The sole and heel facing are of beige stained leather and the lining of the shoe and sock of are of beige leather.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Shoe
  • Shoe
Materials and techniques
Chiffon, lined and faced in leather
Brief description
Pair of ladies' shoes, Italy, ca. 1960.
Physical description
Pair of ladies' slip on shoes, covered in draped jade green chiffon with interlaced bands at the throat and a knotted band forming the sling back. The high cuban is covered with the chiffon. The toe is a rounded point. The base material of the shoe is matching leather bound canvas. The sole and heel facing are of beige stained leather and the lining of the shoe and sock of are of beige leather.
Marks and inscriptions
'Franz VENEZIA-t-846 S. MARCO 27.70' (Stamped in brown in the lining of the shoe)
Credit line
Given by Mrs Werner Abegg
Collection
Accession number
T.136&A-1978

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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