Pair of Shoes
1922 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This evening shoe is made of brown satin, with a hand-painted bird motif in tones of blue and gold. The heel is of medium height and is painted in gold. The inset has a brown satin tongue surmounted by a large beaded round appliqué.
The 1920s produced the most exciting shoes of the 20th century, with a tremendous variety of cut, colour and ornamentation. During this period, fashion changed rapidly and shoemaking had to follow closely, producing a legion of styles. Most shoes were high-heeled, and some included tongues, such as this example. The prevalence of influences from East Asia in the early 1920s can be seen in the hand-painted bird, clearly inspired by Chinese motifs.
The 1920s produced the most exciting shoes of the 20th century, with a tremendous variety of cut, colour and ornamentation. During this period, fashion changed rapidly and shoemaking had to follow closely, producing a legion of styles. Most shoes were high-heeled, and some included tongues, such as this example. The prevalence of influences from East Asia in the early 1920s can be seen in the hand-painted bird, clearly inspired by Chinese motifs.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Hand-painted satin and beaded appliqué |
| Brief description | Woman's evening shoes of hand-painted satin with beaded appliqué, made by Stead and Simpson, London, 1922 |
| Physical description | Woman's evening shoes made of brown satin with a hand-painted bird motif painted across the toe and heels in the tones of blue and gold. The heel is medium-high and painted in gold. The inset has a brown satin tongue which is surmounted by a large beaded round appliqué. |
| Style | |
| Production type | Limited edition |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'Stead and Simpson Ltd' (Stamped in gold on insole) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs C. Connaughton |
| Summary | This evening shoe is made of brown satin, with a hand-painted bird motif in tones of blue and gold. The heel is of medium height and is painted in gold. The inset has a brown satin tongue surmounted by a large beaded round appliqué. The 1920s produced the most exciting shoes of the 20th century, with a tremendous variety of cut, colour and ornamentation. During this period, fashion changed rapidly and shoemaking had to follow closely, producing a legion of styles. Most shoes were high-heeled, and some included tongues, such as this example. The prevalence of influences from East Asia in the early 1920s can be seen in the hand-painted bird, clearly inspired by Chinese motifs. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.737B&C-1974 |
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| Record created | March 1, 2004 |
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