Pair of Shoes
1971 (made)
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Designer shoemakers came to the fore in 1960s fashion. Richard Smith and Mandy Wilkins started Chelsea Cobbler in 1967. This pair of women's shoes is an example of their extraordinary footwear. Butterfly-wing shapes frame the wearer's ankles in an exuberant, sculptural display.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Leather |
| Brief description | Pair of leather shoes, made by Chelsea Cobbler, Great Britain, 1971 |
| Physical description | Pair of cream leather shoes with the uppers decorated with green and brown leather 'butterfly wings' at the ankles. Open and backless at the heels. Medium high heels. The uppers are slim fitting with rounded toes. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'The Chelsea Cobbler' (Makers's mark on label) |
| Credit line | Given by Mr Paul Getty, Jr. |
| Summary | Designer shoemakers came to the fore in 1960s fashion. Richard Smith and Mandy Wilkins started Chelsea Cobbler in 1967. This pair of women's shoes is an example of their extraordinary footwear. Butterfly-wing shapes frame the wearer's ankles in an exuberant, sculptural display. |
| Bibliographic reference | De la Haye, Amy (ed.). The Cutting Edge: 50 Years of British Fashion 1947- 1997. London : V&A Publications, 1997
plate 127 |
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| Accession number | T.106&A-1974 |
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| Record created | December 29, 2003 |
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