Shoe
Designer
David Evins
(1909 - 1992)
1961
Gilded wood, metal, and rhinestones
Gift of David Evins
Object number89.164.152
David Evins was known for his celebrity clientele, which included Rita Hayworth, Ava Gardner, and Rosalind Russell. This sandal was designed for Elizabeth Taylor to wear in Cleopatra, which at the time was the most expensive film ever made.
DescriptionMule with two goldtone metal mesh straps linked at throat on metallic painted carved wood high heel platform sole with black faceted round stones; left shoe onlyExhibitions