Name/Title

Slingback Shoe

Entry/Object ID

2002.2.5

Description

Pair of high heeled sandals. Medium brown silk satin, beige satin insole. Three inch tapered heel, one half inch platform sole. Front of shoe consists of three stiff satin straps, sling-back straps with metal buckle on the outside. Insole marked Frederick and Nelson, Seattle. Well worn. Appear to have missing ornament on vamp.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

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

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Satin

Material

Silk

Color

brown, beige

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Frederick & Nelson

Date made

circa 1948 - 1954

Place

City

Seattle

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Label/Inscription/Signature

Transcription

Left shoe: FREDERICK & NELSON / SEATTLE Right shoe: [illegible] / FOOTWEAR

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 21cm Width: 7.5cm Height: 11.5