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Shoes

Shoes
 (c. 1990)

Medium
linen, leather, wood, resin, elastic
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria by Mrs Patricia Davies AM, Member, 2000
© Yves Saint Laurent, Paris
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
linen, leather, wood, resin, elastic
Measurements
(a-b) 23.0 × 7.5 × 11.0 cm (each)
Inscription
(a) label, stamped black on insole: YVES SAINT LAURENT
(b) label, stamped black on insole: YVES SAINT LAURENT
Accession Number
2000.137.a-b
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria by Mrs Patricia Davies AM, Member, 2000
© Yves Saint Laurent, Paris
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
The sling back shoes have low spherical heels, the uppers are navy blue linen with spherical wooden heel and resin top piece. There is a leather covered elastic insert at the centre back of the sling back strap, and the sole and lining are leather.

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