Object: Shoes
Brand:
Alpine
Date: 1950s
Medium: Suede and mink
Country: England
Credit Line: Museum purchase
Object number: P88.56.7
DescriptionBrown suede fleece lined demi boot trimmed with brown mink fur with surplice throat and stiletto heel
Label Text:Lavish accessories of the 1950s often expropriated materials from nature. Fur was often employed as much for its warmth as its opulence; however, its use for trim on delicate booties was more decorative than protective.
Exhibitions:
- Eco-Fashion: Going Green