Sandal
ca. 1945 (made)
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Pair of soft brown suede sandals with peep-toes, high heeled and with small platform. Decorated with small appliqué self-suede flowers.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Suede and leather |
| Brief description | Pair of suede platform sandals, designed and made by Rayne, London, ca. 1945 |
| Physical description | Pair of soft brown suede sandals with peep-toes, high heeled and with small platform. Decorated with small appliqué self-suede flowers. |
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| Production type | Haute couture |
| Gallery label | Label for the the exhibition Shoes: Pleasure and Pain
Royal Nudes
Shoes for modern royals need to combine style, comfort and decorum. H. & M. Rayne perfected this balance. Rayne was a treasure trove of luxury footwear that graced the ballrooms and red carpets of the world. Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother wore these endearing peep-toe suede sandals with surprisingly high heels and platforms.Platform heels
1945–49
London
H. & M. Rayne
Suede and leather
Worn and given by Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother
V&A: T.475:1, 2-1997(2015-2016) |
| Credit line | Worn and given by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother |
| Object history | Worn by Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. |
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| Accession number | T.475:1, 2-1997 |
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| Record created | November 23, 2007 |
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