83.88.3

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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: Evening shoes

Brand: Fenton Footwear (American)

Retailer: Saks Fifth Avenue (American, founded 1924)

Date: c.1944

Medium: Satin and rhinestones

Country: USA

Credit Line: Gift of Margaret Mushekian

Object number: 83.88.3

DescriptionEvening sling back sandals in black satin studded with white rhinestones, vamp strap tapered at center with rat tail wishbone strap and high continental heel.

Label Text:Although very popular, slingback styles were considered quite risqué in their revelation of the back of the heel. This is because parts of the foot are often equated with various parts of the body, and the open heel was likened to an exposed derrière.

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