Object: Shoes
Brand:
Pelican Footwear NYC
(American, 1971 - 1974)
Designer:
Joseph Bascetta
Designer:
Carole Reidford
Date: 1971-1974
Medium: Green and red synthetic satin, white polyurethane, green leather, paint, and metal
Country: USA
Credit Line: Gift of Joseph and Carole Bascetta
Object number: 2011.20.1
DescriptionGreen ankle strap open toe high heel platform sandals in synthetic satin with handpainted strawberries on white ground at polyurethane heel; large fabric rose at right front, cinched CF, left side has band at CF; upper shoe attached to heel with tarnished gold metal nail heads, leather trim at edge; bias binding at finished edges; gold metal buckle at ankle strap closure
Exhibitions:
- Shoes: Anatomy, Identity, Magic