Slingback Pumps, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, circa 1960

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Artifact Overview

Elizabeth Parke Firestone's refined sense of fashion reflected years of interest in clothing design and collaboration with world-renowned couturiers. Firestone dressed impeccably from head to toe, accessorizing her designer ensembles with carefully selected hats, gloves, handbags, and footwear. Firestone's wardrobe included shoes of favored styles in many custom-dyed colors, to ensure a perfect match.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pumps (Shoes)

Date Made

circa 1960

Creators

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.492.479

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. Harvey Firestone, Jr.

Material

Silk (Textile)

Color

Crimson (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 4.375 in
Width: 2.625 in
Length: 8 in

Inscriptions

R. DELICATA/BOTTIER HAUT-LUXE/24 RUE ROYALE/PARIS/OPERA 35-81