89.154.22

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Seduction_15 Left to right 91.59.1 (pink ensmeble), 97.99.1 (gown), P88.3.33 (textile wall), 83.88.3 (shoes case), U.714 (mitts case), 73.65.12 (fan case), 89.154.22 (shoes case), 79.10.1 (pink dress), 71.268.35 (yellow dress), 2008.46.2 (dress), 74.135.12 (black dress)

Seduction_14 Left to right 97.99.1 (gown partial view), P88.3.33 (textile wall), 83.88.3 (shoes case), U.714 (mitts case), 73.65.12 (fan case), 89.154.22 (shoes case), 79.10.1 (pink dress), 71.268.35 (yellow dress), 2008.46.2 (dress), 74.135.12 (black dress), 83.172.17C (textile wall), 77.187.6 (satin gown), 74.84.68A and 74.84.255A (images wall)

Object: Shoes

Brand: Frank Brothers (American)

Date: c. 1932

Medium: Silk brocade and gold metallic leather

Country: USA

Credit Line: Gift of Maria Burgaleta-Larson

Object number: 89.154.22

DescriptionT-strap evening sandals in olive green and red silk brocade with floral pattern, trimmed with gold metallic leather; cut-outs on vamp and quarter straps formed by arcs of gold leather; high continental heel and open toe.

Label Text:The sexiest heels of the 1930s featured tantalizing cut-outs and detailed construction, rather than surface embellishments. The open spaces and graceful curves of this pair of evening sandals are highlighted by gold metallic leather trim.

In Collection(s)

1930s
Shoes

Exhibitions:

Seduction
Shoes: Anatomy, Identity, Magic