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GEORGES, Melbourne (retailer), SELBY SHOES, Australia (manufacturer)
Shoes
 (1945-1950)

Medium
suede, elastic

Measurements
(a-b) 14.5 × 8.3 × 25.5 cm (each)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr Rex D. Jones and Mrs I. D. Gowan, 1977

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
(Australia)

Inscription
(a) label, stamped in gold coloured ink on insole: Made / Expressly for / Georges Ltd. / COLLINS ST. MELBOURNE
(b) label, stamped in gold coloured ink on insole: Selby / arch / pre server / shoe / DEB.GRADE

Accession Number
D204.a-b-1977

Department
Australian 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
A pair of navy suede shoes featuring high-cut vamp with elasticised strap. Decorative white stitching and perforated sections on vamp.

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