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Caterpillar

Pair of Clogs
ca. 1971 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Elliott's Japanese-style navy "wet look" patent clogs with elevated and carved light wooden soles were featured in Vogue September 1971 in lacquer red and navy. They were perfect accessories for the mix-and-match fashions in Liberty prints by Foale and Tuffin.


Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Shoe
  • Shoe
TitleCaterpillar
Materials and techniques
Patent leather and carved wood
Brief description
Pair of clogs 'Caterpillar' with patent leather uppers and carved wooden soles, designed by James Elliott, Great Britain, ca. 1971
Physical description
Pair of clogs with navy patent leather uppers and carved wooden soles, Japanese style.
DimensionsSize 6.5
Marks and inscriptions
'Elliott, Caterpillar / Made in Italy / Size 6 1/2' (Inscribed inside)
Gallery label
Elliott's Japanese-style navy "wet look" patent clogs with elevated and carved light wooden soles were featured in Vogue September 1971 in lacquer red and navy. They were perfect accessories for the mix-and-match fashions in Liberty prints by Foale and Tuffin.(1997)
Credit line
Given by Foale & Tuffin
Summary
Elliott's Japanese-style navy "wet look" patent clogs with elevated and carved light wooden soles were featured in Vogue September 1971 in lacquer red and navy. They were perfect accessories for the mix-and-match fashions in Liberty prints by Foale and Tuffin.
Associated object
T.192-1974 (Ensemble)
Collection
Accession number
T.192D&E-1974

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Record createdAugust 28, 2003
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