Shoe
London Shoe Co Ltd
Category
Costume
Date
1931
Materials
Leather, taffeta and crystal
Measurements
87 mm (Height); 265 mm (L)
Place of origin
Switzerland
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Attingham Park, Shropshire
NT 609819.3.1
Summary
One of a pair of pale turquoise taffeta shoes, leather sole and white kid lining. Trimmed with diamante buckle. Made in Switzerland for the London Shoe Co. Ltd. Part of an evening dress ensemble made for 8th Lady Berwick by Peter Russell Ltd,, in 1931. Hand written note by 8th Lady Berwick reads: 'Evening Dress made for me by Peter Russell in 1931. Pair of shoes to match - rubber stays, flesh coloured stockings - pink crepe de chine knickers - silver coatee'.
Provenance
8th Lady Berwick collection; bequeathed to the National Trust by Edith Teresa Hulton, Lady Berwick (1890-1972).
Marks and inscriptions
380 71448 20 (hand written)
Makers and roles
London Shoe Co Ltd