81.23.58

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Seduction_17 Left to right P88.3.28A (textile wall), 92.213.1 (ivory dress), 72.81.18 (strapless gown), P90.78.2 (shoes case), 93.10.2 (hat case), 81.23.58 (shoes case), PL74.1.22 (grey dress), P90.63.1 (blue gown), 92.229.10 (textile wall), 77.187.2 (pink gown), 76.80.4 (strapless dress), 88.87.1 (orange dress), 2002.16.1 (black mini dress), 87.92.4 (dress with metal), 85.190.4 (red sequined dress), 94.85.19 (textile wall)

Seduction_16 Left to right 75.124.1 (suit), 87.158.2 (lace dress), P88.3.28A (textile wall), 92.213.1 (ivory dress), 72.81.18 (strapless gown), P90.78.2 (shoes case), 93.10.2 (hat case), 81.23.58 (shoes case), PL74.1.22 (grey dress), P90.63.1 (blue gown), 92.229.10 (textile wall), 77.187.2 (pink gown)

Object: Evening shoes

Retailer: Saks Fifth Avenue (American, founded 1924)

Date: c. 1960

Medium: Printed silk and velvet

Country: USA

Credit Line: Gift of Laurie Vance Johnson

Object number: 81.23.58

DescriptionD'Orsay cut pumps in red printed silk with naturalistic roses and black velvet bow at throat extending on outside to back with point toe and high stiletto heel

Label Text:The stiletto heel was developed in the mid-1950s and rapidly became popular, because its tall, slender design lengthened the leg and made it appear shapelier, an effect enhanced by pointed toes. The rose motif of these striking stiletto-heeled pumps alludes to beauty and romance.

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