Pumps, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1935-1955
THF30250 / Pumps, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1935-1955
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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. She would have worn these low heeled, sturdy pumps during the summer for more casual day wear or travel.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pumps (Shoes)
Date Made
1935-1955
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by R. Delicata, Paris, France
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.492.619
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. Harvey Firestone, Jr.
Material
Leather
Color
Navy blue
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 4.75 in
Width: 2.875 in
Length: 7.75 in
Inscriptions
Written in gold lettering on tan leather insole: R. Delicata | BOTTIER HAUT-LUXE | 24 RUE ROYALE | PARIS | OPERA 35-81
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Elizabeth Parke, the daughter of a prosperous Decatur, Illinois, businessman, was an adventurous young women who had studied in Europe. She married Harvey S. Firestone, Jr., in 1921, and continued to travel frequently for both business and pleasure. Elizabeth enjoyed trekking through jungles and sleeping in grass huts in exotic locales as much as she relished dining in sumptuous hotels with royalty.