Wedge Sandals, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1938-1948
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Artifact Overview
Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey Firestone Jr., owned these casual sandals. She purchased them, as well as other stylish wedge and platform shoes, from Sommers Inc., a shoe store located in an exclusive shopping area of New York City. Wedge heels and open toes were fashionable during the late 1930s and early 1940s.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Sandals
Date Made
1938-1948
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.492.334
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. Harvey Firestone, Jr.
Material
Leather
Metal
Color
Cream (Color)
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 5 in
Width: 3 in
Length: 8 in
Inscriptions
Debutante
Right insole:
SOMMER'S | 2-WEST 57TH STREET | NEW YORK CITY
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