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Pair of women's pumps
1959–60
Object Place: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Leather with leather soles and lining
Dimensions
14.1 x 7.9 x 25.2 cm (5 9/16 x 3 1/8 x 9 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Stuart Cary Welch
Accession Number1979.77a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBlack patent leather uppers with bow motif on 3/4 vamp. Pointed toes. Black leather soles. Spike patent leather heels. Gray leather insole and lining marked "Christian Dior, crée par Roger Vivier" (R), "Bonwit Teller, Fifth Ave." (L) and "7 1/2 A, Rocket Hi..."
ProvenanceDesigned by Roger Vivier for Christian Dior, Accepted as apparatus in 1963.