T-Strap Pumps, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, circa 1930

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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 1930

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

92.140.4

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. William Clay Ford, Mrs. John F. Ball, and Mrs. William Leatherman.

Material

Silk (Textile)
Crepe (Textile)

Color

Red

Dimensions

Height: 4.875 in
Width: 2.5 in
Length: 8 in

Inscriptions

CUSTOM MADE / GEORGE PIGEON / BROOKLYN