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Shoe

1963 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Shoe of black patent leather with a square toe and a cuban heel. Decorated with a large, square false buckle of silvered metal on a black patent leather ground. The shoe is lined at the back of the heel with grey suede, and through the remainder with black leather.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Leather, lined with suede and leather
Brief description
Ladies shoe of leather, designed by Roger Vivier, Paris, 1963.
Physical description
Shoe of black patent leather with a square toe and a cuban heel. Decorated with a large, square false buckle of silvered metal on a black patent leather ground. The shoe is lined at the back of the heel with grey suede, and through the remainder with black leather.
Dimensions
  • Length: 9.5in
  • Heel height: 1.5in
Marks and inscriptions
  • Along the inner sole is printed in gold 'Roger Vivier / BOTTIER'
  • Written inside the upper '3Y...3Z'
  • On the underside of the instep is impressed 'monte fini main'
Credit line
Given by Monsieur Roger Vivier
Collection
Accession number
T.452-1974

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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