Name/Title

Slingback Shoe

Entry/Object ID

2002.2.4

Description

Pair of high heeled sandals. Fabric is blue and gold lame showing flowers and foliage. Three inch tapered heel. Ankle strap closure fastens on the outside with white metal slide. Toe box consists of three blue and gold straps that are twisted at the centre of the foot. Shoes have open toes and two triangular openings at both the left and right. Insoles are blue leather with zig-zag edges. Bottom of heels and soles have abrasions. Platform sole approximately 1/2 inch deep. Paper label in left shoe damaged but partly readable, marked Bombay.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Carswell-Black, Deborah (estate) Courtesy of David Black

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Silk

Color

Blue, Brown, Gold

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1948 - 1954

Place

City

Mumbai

Country

India

Region

South Asia

Continent

Asia

Label/Inscription/Signature

Transcription

Left shoe: [illegible] & CO. / [illegible] / [illegible] BOMBAY

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 23cm Width: 7.5cm Length: 10cm