Name/Title
Cream strappy block-heel mules with metal trimEntry/Object ID
2025.1.344Description
Pair of women's backless, square-open-toe high-heeled mules (slides) in cream/ivory patent leather with a now heavily crackled (craquelure) surface finish. The instep is crossed by several slim straps, the segments joined and accented by small polished silver-tone metal connectors (tube/oval bars), with squared metal-capped strap ends. Footbeds are leather, soiled with wear. Heels are tall, chunky, slightly flared block heels covered in matching cream leather over a black-edged sole.Use
Belonged to María A. Arús Caraballo, who said to have purchased them in a state stores.Context
Women's strappy evening mules. The square toe, multi-strap vamp with minimal metal hardware, and chunky covered block heel are hallmarks of the 1970s.Collection
The Cabrera Arús family collection, María A. Arús Caraballo collectionClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
SandalsClothing Sex
FemaleSize
7Textile Details
Material
LeatherColor
WhiteMade/Created
Place
Country
SpainContinent
EuropeLabel/Inscription/Signature
Type
InscriptionLocation
soleTranscription
Legítima suela de cuero. Made in SpainLanguage
SpanishTranslation
Leather soleDimensions
Dimension Description
Size 7 (US women's shoe size)Parts
Two shoes (left, right).Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
María A. Arús CaraballoNotes
ownerRelated Places
Place
City
HavanaCountry
CubaRegion
Caribbean, Central AmericaNotes
use, acquisitionCreated By
María A. Cabrera ArúsCreate Date
March 31, 2022Updated By
María A. Cabrera ArúsUpdate Date
June 17, 2026
