Shoes
Brand
Nancy Haggerty
(American)
c. 1932
Faille and rhinestones
Gift of Rodman A. Heeren
Object number72.112.105
These shoes are decorated to resemble the decorative piping and frothy layers of fanciful desserts. The design conflates sugary confections with women’s dress. Words such as “sweet,” “dainty,” or “frothy,” are terms used to describe both delectable pastries and women's garments, highlighting the ways in which gender roles are negotiated and reinforced through both food and fashion.
DescriptionPumps in cream faille with allover raised wedding cake style decoration (likely hand painted) in scalloped designs; large rhinestone at throat; oval toe and high continental heel.Exhibitions