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Pair of women's shoes


"Cage Booties"
Designed by: Stefano Pilati (Italian, born in 1965)
Designed for: YSL Rive Gauche
French
Spring/Summer 2009
Object Place: Paris, France; Place of Manufacture: Italy
Medium/Technique Leather; metal; rubber
Dimensions Length: 19.1 cm (7 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Penny Vinik
Accession Number2009.4502.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
Description"Anthracite" or metallic silver leather latticework ankle boot with metal cage-like heel. Zipper at center back and open toe. Interior printed in silver "YSL" and sole is embossed "Yves Saint Laurent/rive gauche/Made in Italy/37."
ProvenanceMay 2009, purchased by Penny Vinik of Weston, MA at Bergdorf Goodman, New York City; gift of Vinik to the MFA (Accession date: September 16, 2009)