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SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, New York (manufacturer and retailer)
Shoes
 (1940s)

Medium
plastic, leather, polyester (satin)

Measurements
(a-b) 11.0 × 8.0 × 20.0 cm (each)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Krystyna Campbell-Pretty AM and Family through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program, 2019

Reproduction requests

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
United States

Inscription
(a) printed in gold ink on insole: SAKS. Fifth Avenue
(b) printed in gold ink on insole: SAKS. Fifth Avenue / Brevity Last

Accession Number
2019.499.a-b

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Perforated green plastic mule with gold leather trim details and open toe and leather sole.

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