90.2.1

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Night and Day_21 Left to right 74.84.404 and 74.84.301 (photos wall), 2007.38.1 (gown), 78.125.25 (dress), 80.300.6 (shoes case), 85.82.1 (bag case), 82.173.11 (hat case), P91.95.3 (bag case), 90.2.1 (shoes case), 71.206.2 (black dress), 70.57.61 (dress), 74.33.46, 74.33.165, 74.33.199, 74.33.751 (bodice samples wall)

Object: Shoes

Retailer: Saks Fifth Avenue (American, founded 1924)

Date: c. 1940

Medium: Suede and leather

Country: USA

Credit Line: Anonymous Donor

Object number: 90.2.1

DescriptionBlack suede open toe tie shoes lined in red leather with tunnel wedge heel, open laced throat and cut away quarters

Label Text:Suede accessories often have a less formal appearance. In the 1940s, depending on their design, they could be worn for day or night. The sensible qualities of these wedge shoes make them more appropriate for afternoon.

In Collection(s)

Shoes

Exhibitions:

Shoes: Anatomy, Identity, Magic
Night and Day
Shoes: A Lexicon of Style