Pumps

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Collection Type

Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1955-1964

GUSN

GUSN-368390

Description

A pair of brown satin pumps with ballon toe, chunky heels, and thick, satin band with faux / non-functional gold and clear rhinestone buckle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shoes (footwear)
satin
leather
metal
rhinestone
glass (material)
acrylic (plastic)
wood and wood products
cotton (textile)
footwear
Shoe
Shoe, Pump
Shoe, Pump

Inscription

"MADE EXPRESSLY / FOR / BETSY" (Stamped in gold on innersole of shoe.)

Additional Identification Number

TR2821.61

Maker

Mr. Seymour Shoes

Dimensions

4 7/8 x 2 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Stuart Weitzman

Accession Number

2025.1.61AB

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