Not currently on display at the V&A

Dance Shoe

early 20th century (made)
Artist/Maker

Pink satin point shoe with leather sole, with satin ribbon part backed with tape above which the satin ribbon has deteriorated, lined with canvas and kid, darned on the blocked toe and separately to either side at instep. Soles scored. No ribbons attached. Inner sole lining is missing. Stamped Nicolini.


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Satin, satin ribbon, cotton tape, canvas, kidskin
Brief description
Point shoe made by Nicolini, first half 20th century
Physical description
Pink satin point shoe with leather sole, with satin ribbon part backed with tape above which the satin ribbon has deteriorated, lined with canvas and kid, darned on the blocked toe and separately to either side at instep. Soles scored. No ribbons attached. Inner sole lining is missing. Stamped Nicolini.
Marks and inscriptions
"Nicolini Romeo Milano" (1) Makers's mark; On sole; Stamping (marking))
Credit line
Cyril W. Beaumont Bequest
Object history
The shoe came to the Museum as part of the Cyril Beaumont Bequest
Collection
Accession number
S.378-1985

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Record createdAugust 14, 2001
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