Santel, Seashell Silk Bengaline and Leather Pumps

Santel, Seashell Silk Bengaline and Leather Pumps

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.

Santel

1920-1929

Gift from Anonymous Donor

HCC_FA_2018_P2-2254

Unknown

9" long; 5.5" long

Excellent condition, apart from foxing and water stains, primarily on the left shoe.

Silk Bengaline, Metallic Leather, and Nylon Lace

Shane Patrick Qureshi

HCC Fashion Dept. Curatorial Team

2018.100.53