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Pair of women's pumps
Designed by: Roger Vivier (French, 1908–1998)
Designed for: House of Christian Dior (French, founded 1946)
Designed for: House of Christian Dior (French, founded 1946)
French (Paris)
1957–58
Object Place: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Synthetic or silk satin with metal clip, and leather sole and lining
Dimensions
14.5 x 8.2 x 24 cm (5 11/16 x 3 1/4 x 9 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Stuart Cary Welch
Accession Number1979.552a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBlack satin uppers with fabric flower on steel clip at vamp throat; grosgrain binding; butted back seams. Rounded "almond" toes. Black leather soles. Satin coverd stiletto heels. Rose-colored insoles and linings marked "Christian Dior" (R) and "Harrods, London" (L); tan leather heel stiffeners. Purchased by donor at Harrod's in London in 1957-58.
Provenance1979, Gift of Mrs. Stuart Cary Welch to MFA (Accession date: November 14, 1979)
CopyrightReproduced with permission.