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Bally, Schönenwerd (shoemaker)
Shoes (1958-1960)
leather, silk, resin, metal (fastening)
(a-b) 12.0 × 8.0 × 24.5 cm (each)
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs N. Seddon, 1974
Photo: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
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Shoes
(1958-1960)
Medium
leather, silk, resin, metal (fastening)
Measurements
(a-b) 12.0 × 8.0 × 24.5 cm (each)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs N. Seddon, 1974
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Switzerland
Inscription
(a) embossed in gold ink on insole: MADE IN / Switzerland / Bally / LondonParisNewYork
(b) embossed in gold ink on insole: SHOES / London, Paris, New York / by Bally / Made in Switzerland / The MYER EMPORIUM LTD / MELBOURNE AND ADELAIDE
Accession Number
D63.a-b-1974
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Physical description
Shoes with medium height tapered heel and pointed toe. Uppers of black suede with blat stain trimed cut-out vamp section. Fine black satin t-bar strap, secured to back strap with single buckle at ankle. Heel covered with black suede, insole and lining of cream kid. Leather sole and back of heel, heel top piece of resin with metal stud.