Object: Shoes
Brand:
Ferragamo
(Italian, founded 1910)
Retailer:
Lord & Taylor
(American, founded 1826)
Date: 1945-1955
Medium: Needle lace and leather
Country: Italy
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. Richard J. Kempe
Object number: 81.178.11
DescriptionHigh heeled pumps in multicolor Tavarnelle needle lace in a floral design with rounded toe and continental heel
Label Text:Salvatore Ferragamo established his company in Florence in 1927. During the 1930s, he began to use specialized materials for his footwear. He had adopted specialty Venetian lace that was produced in convents and artisanal centers in Tuscany for footwear by 1935, and he continued to use the material throughout his career.