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Pair of pink satin ballet pointe shoes with ankle tie ribbons, positioned upright on toe boxes
ballet pointe shoes
Pair of pink satin ballet pointe shoes with ankle tie ribbons, positioned upright on toe boxes
Ballet pointe shoes
Brand (American, founded 1887)
1941
Satin and suede
USA
Gift of David P. Dann
Object number86.21.48
Ballet shoes with reinforced toes became necessary in the 1830s, when dancing en pointe was pioneered. Pointe shoes stiffened by glue, such as this pair by Capezio, had become common by the 1870s.
DescriptionBallet pointe shoes in pink satin with wrap around ankle ribbons and cream suede sole; rigid toe box.
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