Pair of women’s shoes with pointed toe, anonymous, c. 1900 - c. 1910

steel (alloy), l c.26cm × w 6.5cm × h 4cm More details

In fashionable circles in the early 20th century, it was usual to dress for dinner, as well as when going out to the theatre or a concert. Gold-coloured shoes combined easily with all kinds of garments and lent a luxurious effect to the whole ensemble. These shoes belonged to a member of an aristocratic family who bought all their clothes in Brussels.

Identification

Title(s)

Pair of women’s shoes with pointed toe
Pump van goudgeverfd glacéleer, versierd met een driehoek van bloemtakjes in goud/bruine stalen kraaltjes

Object type

Object number

BK-1979-230-A

Description

Pump van goudgeverfd glacéleer, versierd met goud/bruine kraaltjes. Pumpmodel. Zeer spitse neus en laag 'pompadour' hakje. Op de neus is versierd met een grote driehoek van bloemtakjes.

Creation

Artist

anonymous

Place

Belgium

Dating

c. 1900 - c. 1910

Material and Technique

Material

geheel:
kralen: steel (alloy)

Measurements

length c. 26 cm × width 6.5 cm
height 4 cm
height 11.3 cm

Acquisition and rights

Credit line

Gift of Jonkheer A.D.T. Gevers van Marquette, Heemskerk and C.B.J. Gevers van Marquette - Baroness de Vos van Steenwijk, Heemskerk

Acquisition

gift 1979

Copyright

Public domain

Relations

Pump van goudgeverfd glacéleer, versierd met een driehoek van bloemtakjes in goud/bruine stalen kraaltjes

Documentation

Accessorize! 250 objects of fashion and desire, p. 60-61

Persistent URL

To refer to this object please use the following persistent URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10934/RM0001.COLLECT.3351

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