Shoe
Category
Costume
Date
1955 - 1960
Materials
Patent leather, wood, composite sole and insole, metal.
Measurements
70 x 85 x 275 mm
Place of origin
America
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 604852.2
Summary
A woman's shoe from a pair of shoes, made from black patent leather. The sling-back style shoe has a "winkle picker " pointed toe which is decorated with a slim black patent bow and with a single line of decorative piercing on the shoe sides. It has a stiletto heel made from wood which is covered in black patent leather, with a composite insole and sole. The heel tip is metal and there is also a small metal stud at the toe. A maker's stamp on the shoe lining in gold lettering reads, "Torino", an American shoe company.
Provenance
Gift of Mrs M.E.Gwilliam.
Marks and inscriptions
Stamped to shoe insole.: A maker's stamp on the shoe lining in gold lettering reads, "Torino". See associated photograph for further details.