Shoes
Brand
Delman
(American, founded 1918)
Retailer
Bergdorf Goodman
(American, founded 1899)
1940-1942
Suede and leather
Museum purchase
Object numberP89.55.32
War time rationing of leather affected shoe manufacturing. These suede shoes were a fashionable choice for the American woman. However, they are practical—wedge heels were more stable for walking or taking public transportation, pragmatic modes of travel that were encouraged over cars.
DescriptionPumps in olive green suede edged in perforated olive green glacé leather, with semi wedge heel with circular cut out open toe and low platform foresoleExhibitions