Not on display

Pair of Shoes

ca.1925 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pair of ladies shoes made from white leather with a painted toe, a double buttoned ankle strap and a Cuban heel. The buttons are flower shaped and made of mother of pearl. The shoes are lined with cream leather, the toe with canvas and the label is stamped on the sole.

Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Shoe
  • Shoe
Materials and techniques
Leather with mother of pearl buttons and canvas and leather lining
Brief description
Pair of ladies leather shoes, United States, ca. 1925
Physical description
Pair of ladies shoes made from white leather with a painted toe, a double buttoned ankle strap and a Cuban heel. The buttons are flower shaped and made of mother of pearl. The shoes are lined with cream leather, the toe with canvas and the label is stamped on the sole.
Marks and inscriptions
'Bob 128 5th Avenue, New York' (Stamped on sole)
Credit line
Given by Mr K. R. Harman
Production
'Bob 128 Fifth Avenue, New York'
Collection
Accession number
T.7&A-1970

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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