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Shoe

1965 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Shoe of pink satin, embroidered in floral motifs with pink shell beads, sequins, brilliants and steel pendant shapes. It has a pointed toe and an incurving square faceted heel, which is also covered in embroidered pink satin. It is lined throughout in pink satin.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Satin embroidered with shell beads, sequins, brilliants, lined with satin
Brief description
Ladies shoe of embroidered satin, designed by Roger Vivier, Paris, 1965.
Physical description
Shoe of pink satin, embroidered in floral motifs with pink shell beads, sequins, brilliants and steel pendant shapes. It has a pointed toe and an incurving square faceted heel, which is also covered in embroidered pink satin. It is lined throughout in pink satin.
Dimensions
  • Length: 10.5in
  • Heel height: 2.5in
Marks and inscriptions
Stamped in gold letters on the inner sole 'Roger Vivier / Paris'
Credit line
Given by Monsieur Roger Vivier
Collection
Accession number
T.453-1974

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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