Not currently on display at the V&A

Pair of Shoes

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

Shiny black leather court shoe with high heel, decorated with three thin rows of black suede fringe in ever-decreasing semi-circles on each toe.


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Shoe
  • Shoe
Materials and techniques
Black leather and suede
Brief description
Patent black leather court shoes with high heel decorated with three layers of trim in black suede
Physical description
Shiny black leather court shoe with high heel, decorated with three thin rows of black suede fringe in ever-decreasing semi-circles on each toe.
Dimensions
  • Length: 22cm
  • Maximum height: 11cm
  • Heel height: 6cm
  • Maximum width: 8cm
  • Minimum width: 4cm
Production typeHaute couture
Marks and inscriptions
Georgette (Signature style) PARIS, 22 rue Cambon, Tel. OPERA 63-17 (1) Makers's mark; French; inside each shoe; printed)
Credit line
Given by Mrs. Edgar Wind
Production
Reason For Production: Retail
Collection
Accession number
T.861:2-2000

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Record createdJanuary 15, 2001
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