Invisible
Sandal
1947 (made)
1947 (made)
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Pair of sandals with nylon thread upper and suede. F-shaped sole.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Invisible (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Nylon thread and suede |
| Brief description | Pair of sandals 'Invisible', made by Salvatore Ferragamo, Italy, 1947. |
| Physical description | Pair of sandals with nylon thread upper and suede. F-shaped sole. |
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| Gallery label | Label for the exhibition Shoes: Pleasure and Pain
Shoemaker of Dreams
Salvatore Ferragamo created innovative and functional yet beautiful footwear, which ensured him a constant stream of celebrity customers. These sandals with straps of transparent nylon thread featured in his 1947 collection. They earned the designer the prestigious Neiman Marcus Award for Distinguished Services, and show his ingenuity in exploring unusual materials.
‘Invisibile’ sandals
1947
Italy
Salvatore Ferragamo
Suede, nylon and leather
V&A: T.391&A-1989(2015-2016) |
| Object history | Purchased. Registered File number 1989/1848. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.391&A-1989 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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