Pair of Heels
Name/Title
Pair of HeelsEntry/Object ID
2011.670.1-2Description
A pair of black and gold brocade heels. There are two vertical straps on the front of the heels that attach to a third, horizontal strap around the ankles. The horizontal strap is secured to the shoes on both sides by jeweled button.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
ShoesClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
BrocadeColor
Black, Gold, Blue, SilverMade/Created
Manufacturer
Scheurer FabricsDate made
circa 1918Time Period
20th CenturyLabel/Inscription/Signature
Type
Makers MarkLocation
On white tag, sewn into 2011.670.2Transcription
ScheurerLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
EmbroideredNotes
Upon researching this tag, I determined that it referred not to a shoe company, but to a fabric company, who most likely provided the brocade.Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Shoe, PumpNomenclature Primary Object Term
ShoeNomenclature Sub-Class
FootwearNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old Object NumberOther Number
110Number Type
Old Accession NumberOther Number
20Dimensions
Height
5-1/4 inWidth
2-3/4 inLength
9-1/4 inDimension Notes
Measurements are for both shoes.Condition
Overall Condition
GoodRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Jeanne PartridgeNotes
Wore the heels at the ball celebrating the Treaty of Versailles.Related Events
Event
Treaty of VersaillesProvenance
Provenance Detail
Gift of Jeanne PartridgeOwner/Agent
Jeanne PartridgeAcquisition Method
GiftExhibitions
The Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories - Phase 1
The Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories - Phase 2