Not currently on display at the V&A

Pair of Shoes

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

Black satin leather shoes with stiletto heel, decorated with three black satin bands across each toe; each satin bow has a bow in the middle


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Shoe
  • Shoe
Materials and techniques
black satin
Brief description
Pair of women's shoes in black satin with stiletto heel and decorated with three black satin bands with a bow in the middle of each
Physical description
Black satin leather shoes with stiletto heel, decorated with three black satin bands across each toe; each satin bow has a bow in the middle
Dimensions
  • Toe to heel length: 22cm
  • Maximum height: 12cm
  • Heel height: 6cm
Production typeHaute couture
Marks and inscriptions
Georgette, 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.862:2-2000

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Record createdJanuary 15, 2001
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