Name/Title
Black leather peep-toe ankle-strap sandals (Joya)Entry/Object ID
2025.1.342Description
Pair of women's open-toe (peep-toe) ankle-strap sandals in black leather. The forefoot is covered by two wide leather bands crossing in an X over the instep; a slim ankle/slingback strap with a small metal buckle on the outer side, and a curved, set-back high heel. Footbeds are natural tan leather, now heavily darkened and worn. The toe edge is rounded with a substantial sole. The sock lining carries the cursive maker's stamp "Joya," barely visible.Use
Belonged to Gertrudis Caraballo GálvezContext
The crossed-vamp, peep-toe, slingback silhouette is a long-running mid-century evening-sandal form.Collection
The Cabrera Arús family collection, Gertrudis Caraballo Gálvez collecitionClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
SandalsClothing Sex
FemaleSize
7 ½Textile Details
Material
LeatherColor
BlackMade/Created
Place
Country
CubaRegion
Caribbean, Central AmericaEdition
JoyaLabel/Inscription/Signature
Notes
Sock lining: maker's stamp "Joya" (cursive). Barely visible.Dimensions
Dimension Description
Size 7 (US women's shoe size)Parts
Two shoes (left, right); each comprising crossed leather vamp bands, ankle/slingback strap with metal buckle, leather footbedRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Gertrudis Caraballo GálvezNotes
ownerRelated Places
Place
City
HavanaCountry
CubaRegion
Caribbean, Central AmericaNotes
useCreated By
María A. Cabrera ArúsCreate Date
March 31, 2022Updated By
María A. Cabrera ArúsUpdate Date
June 17, 2026