Slingback Pumps, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1955-1965

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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

1955-1965

Creators

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

92.263.557

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)
Satin

Color

Sapphire (Color)
Blue

Dimensions

Height: 4.625 in
Width: 2.75 in
Length: 8 in

Inscriptions

R. DELICATA / BOTTIER HAUT-LUXE / 24 RUE ROYALE - PARIS / OPERA 35-81
Slingback Pumps, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1955-1965