Shoe
Dolcis
Category
Costume
Date
1960 - 1965
Materials
Synthetic fabric, canvas, satin, leather, beading, plastic.
Measurements
130 x 75 x 240 mm
Place of origin
Kent
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 604608.3.1
Summary
A woman's shoe from a pair of shoes, made from blue/green synthetic fabric. The winklepicker-style shoe is decorated across the topline with clear sequins, a glass droplet and two turquoise covered faux pearls and is otherwise undecorated. It is fully lined in cream canvas, with a satin insole and a plastic tip on the stiletto heel. A very faint maker's stamp on the shoe insole reads, "Dolcis. Soiree".
Provenance
Gift of Mrs Wray.
Marks and inscriptions
Stamped to inner sole. Marking is very faint.: A maker's stamp on the shoe insole reads, "Dolcis. Soiree". See associated photograph for further details.
Makers and roles
Dolcis, maker