Santel, Seashell Silk Bengaline and Leather Pumps
Title
Santel, Seashell Silk Bengaline and Leather Pumps
Description
High-heel cross-strap almond-toe pump with straps crossing over the top of the foot in a looping pattern. The loops alternate bands of metallic leather (silver and gold) leather top-stitched over seashell satin bengaline. The shoe is laced with nylon ribbon. The outside of the heel is finished in silver leather, while the inside of the heel is covered in nude leather.
Creator
Santel
Date
1920-1929
Contributor
Anonymous donor
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-2254
Coverage
Unknown
Extent
9" long; 5.5" long
Curator Notes
Excellent condition, apart from foxing and water stains, primarily on the left shoe.
Textile
Silk Bengaline, Metallic Leather, and Nylon Lace
Photographer
Shane Patrick Qureshi
Curator
HCC Fashion Dept. Curatorial Team
Accession Number
2018.100.53
Collection
Tags
Citation
Santel, “Santel, Seashell Silk Bengaline and Leather Pumps,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed September 19, 2024, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/586.