Collection Highlights
Masonic apron
Date:
1780-1800
Object Number:
1951.523ab
Medium:
Silk, metal
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pumps (heeled woman's shoes)
Object Number:
1956.173.10ab[dup]
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Velvet, leather
Dimensions:
each overall: 5 x 2 3/4 x 9 1/4 in. ( 12.7 x 7 x 23.5 cm )
Description:
Black velvet pumps; slip-on shoes with low-cut rounded throat; two rounded cut-outs above the toe area and wrapping around the sides of the ball of the foot; high heel tapering towards the base; black leather sole; lined with pink leather.
Gallery Label:
These pumps belonged to Ruth Draper. They were possibly worn as a part of a Spanish costume in the monologue, "At the Court of Philip IV."
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
