Dance shoes worn by Tilly Losch
Shoes
ca.1935 (made)
ca.1935 (made)
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Pair of soft black leather ballet shoes, with red bows attached at the front. A rubber half sole has been added to the front of the sole to prevent the dancer slipping. The shoes are fastened with black ribbons which are machine stitched to the shoes.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Dance shoes worn by Tilly Losch (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Leather, canvas and rubber fabric |
| Brief description | Pair of black Capezio Concave Arch soft ballet shoes, made for Tilly Losch, ca.1935 |
| Physical description | Pair of soft black leather ballet shoes, with red bows attached at the front. A rubber half sole has been added to the front of the sole to prevent the dancer slipping. The shoes are fastened with black ribbons which are machine stitched to the shoes. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Concave Arch / SOFT BALLET / Carpezio N.Y.' (Manufacturer's details on inner sole) |
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| Accession number | S.514:1, 2-2021 |
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| Record created | May 25, 2021 |
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