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Ivory Silk Satin Pumps

Title

Ivory Silk Satin Pumps

Description

Ivory silk pump with elaborate bow beaded over the top of the foot. An actual fabric bow adorns the front opening of the shoe, also finished with iridescent beading accents. Louis heel is covered in the same satin. Sole is finished with smooth leather. Shoe is lined with kidskin, along with a narrow strip of moleskin along the heel for comfort.

Creator

Unknown designer

Date

1930-1939

Contributor

Anonymous donor

Identifier

HCC_FA_2018_P2-2238

Coverage

Unknown

Extent

9.5" long; 4.75" tall

Curator Notes

Fair condition. Satin shows warp over most of the shoe surface. Beading is in good condition.

Textile

Silk Satin, Glass beads, Kidskin, and Leather

Photographer

Shane Patrick Qureshi

Curator

HCC Fashion Dept. Curatorial Team

Accession Number

2018.101.15

Collection

Shoe Collection

Tags

1930's, 1930s, 30's, kidskin, Shoe, Shoes, Thirties, Women's shoes

Citation

Unknown designer, “Ivory Silk Satin Pumps,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed May 15, 2025, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/585.

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