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Pair of Shoes

ca. 1960-1965 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pair of ladies' shoes of black satin with a seamless vamp and a rounded throat, trimmed with a narrow, flat black velvet bow and a satin covered high cuban heel. The toe is a rounded point. The heel and facing are of black stained leather. The vamp lining and sock are a grey-beige leather with a matching suede heel grip and a cream twill toe lining.

Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Shoe
  • Shoe
Materials and techniques
Satin, faced and lined with leather
Brief description
Pair of ladies' shoes, Italy, ca. 1960-1965.
Physical description
Pair of ladies' shoes of black satin with a seamless vamp and a rounded throat, trimmed with a narrow, flat black velvet bow and a satin covered high cuban heel. The toe is a rounded point. The heel and facing are of black stained leather. The vamp lining and sock are a grey-beige leather with a matching suede heel grip and a cream twill toe lining.
Marks and inscriptions
'MASSI' (Stamped on label, on insole.)
Credit line
Given by Mrs Werner Abegg
Collection
Accession number
T.135&A-1978

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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