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Naturalistic roses printed on pumps with black velvet bow
evening shoes
Naturalistic roses printed on pumps with black velvet bow
Evening shoes
Retailer (American, founded 1924)
c. 1960
Printed silk and velvet
Gift of Laurie Vance Johnson
Object number81.23.58
The stiletto heel was developed in the mid-1950s and rapidly became popular, because its tall, slender design lengthened the leg and made it appear shapelier, an effect enhanced by pointed toes. The rose motif of these striking stiletto-heeled pumps alludes to beauty and romance.
DescriptionD'Orsay cut pumps in red printed silk with naturalistic roses and black velvet bow at throat extending on outside to back with point toe and high stiletto heel
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