Name/Title
Slingback ShoeEntry/Object ID
2002.2.4Description
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 BlackClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Clothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Material
SilkColor
Blue, Brown, GoldMade/Created
Date made
circa 1948 - 1954Place
City
MumbaiCountry
IndiaRegion
South AsiaContinent
AsiaLabel/Inscription/Signature
Transcription
Left shoe:
[illegible] & CO. / [illegible] / [illegible] BOMBAYDimensions
Dimension Notes
Length: 23cm
Width: 7.5cm
Length: 10cm