Sandal
1938-1940 (made)
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Pair of blue-grey canvas platform sandals with shaped cork wedge heels and platform soles. They have peep toes and the straps cross over to fasten on the instep. Unmarked.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Canvas and cork |
| Brief description | Pair of canvas and cork platform sandals, made by Hellstern & Sons, London, 1938-1940 |
| Physical description | Pair of blue-grey canvas platform sandals with shaped cork wedge heels and platform soles. They have peep toes and the straps cross over to fasten on the instep. Unmarked. |
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| Object history | RF 71/920 Group of beachwear (T.292 to 301-1971) bought at a Christies auction in April 1971. Although sold as belonging to an anonymous lady, these pieces were owned and worn by Vera, Lady Swettenham, who married Sir Frank Athelstane Swettenham (1850-1946) in 1939 after his divorce from his first wife of 60 years. The Swettenham property lists identify these shoes, although unmarked, as having been purchased from Hellstern & Son of 11 Old Bond Street, London, at a cost of £15.0.0 |
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| Accession number | T.298&A-1971 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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