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Pair of women's pumps
French (Paris)
1959–60
Object Place: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Suede and grosgrain satin with leather soles and lining
Dimensions
13.7 x 7.6 x 24.5 cm (5 3/8 x 3 x 9 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Stuart Cary Welch
Accession Number1979.78a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBlack suede uppers with grosgrain open loop and covered button on 3/4 vamp. Pointed toes. Black leather soles. Suede spike heel. Gray leather insole and lining marked "Christian Dior, crée par Roger Vivier" (R), "Bonwit Teller, Fifth Ave." (L) and "7 1/2 A..."
ProvenanceDesigned by Roger Vivier for Christian Dior, Accepted as apparatus in 1963