Dance Shoe
early 20th century (made)
| Artist/Maker |
Pink satin point shoe with leather sole, with satin ribbon part backed with tape above which the satin ribbon has deteriorated, lined with canvas and kid, darned on the blocked toe and separately to either side at instep. Soles scored. No ribbons attached. Inner sole lining is missing. Stamped Nicolini.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Satin, satin ribbon, cotton tape, canvas, kidskin |
| Brief description | Point shoe made by Nicolini, first half 20th century |
| Physical description | Pink satin point shoe with leather sole, with satin ribbon part backed with tape above which the satin ribbon has deteriorated, lined with canvas and kid, darned on the blocked toe and separately to either side at instep. Soles scored. No ribbons attached. Inner sole lining is missing. Stamped Nicolini. |
| Marks and inscriptions | "Nicolini Romeo Milano" (1) Makers's mark; On sole; Stamping (marking)) |
| Credit line | Cyril W. Beaumont Bequest |
| Object history | The shoe came to the Museum as part of the Cyril Beaumont Bequest |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.378-1985 |
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| Record created | August 14, 2001 |
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