Not currently on display at the V&A

Pair of Shoes

ca. 1962 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pair of black linen-covered court shoes, with a squared-off pointed toe and a continental heel. Decorated with strapwork at the vamp. Lined throughout with black leather.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Shoe
  • Shoe
Materials and techniques
Linen-covered, lined with leather
Brief description
Pair of linen shoes, designed by Roger Vivier, Paris, ca. 1962.
Physical description
Pair of black linen-covered court shoes, with a squared-off pointed toe and a continental heel. Decorated with strapwork at the vamp. Lined throughout with black leather.
Dimensions
  • Length: 10.5in
  • Heel height: 3in
Marks and inscriptions
  • Stamped in gold along the inner sole is 'Roger Vivier / Paris'
  • Impressed on the base 'MADE IN FRANCE'
Credit line
Given by Monsieur Roger Vivier
Collection
Accession number
T.457&A-1974

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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