Name/Title

Pump Shoes

Entry/Object ID

2016.9.3

Description

Pair of silver plexiglass stilleto mule high heels. Backless. Pin heel, made of transparent plexiglass and decorated with false iridescent gemstones. Metal heel pin in each shoe, as well as hobnails in the heel, are visible through plexiglass. Shoe vamp is made of transparent (discoloured) plastic and edged with a band of faux iridescent gemstones. Silver insole with elastic band in center. Transparent plastic appears cloudy and yellowed.

Context

The Springolator shoe featured an elastic insole that was designed to create tension between the shoe and the bottom of the foot, to help the shoe stay on the foot without slipping off or going clack-clack when the wearer walked.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Howard, Laura

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Plexiglass

Color

Silver

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Beth Levine

Date made

circa 1960 - 1969

Label/Inscription/Signature

Transcription

Champagne / exquisites / Spring-o-lators / U.S.PAT. / 2,691,227

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 18.5cm Height: 9.5cm