Shoe prototype

The Osgood collection comprises 179 objects, chiefly fashionable Italian-made women's shoes dating from the years 1954 to 1958. The shoes were collected by Charline Osgood, Director of the Kid Leather Guild, a trade organization of American kid leather manufacturers. Highlighting the use of kid leather in footwear, the collection provides a fascinating and enticing view of high-style European shoe design from the period, representing many of the finest and most inventive Italian makers.
This prototype was made to highlight Leather's Best deep pink "Caviar" kidskin. The basic design is a classic pump, while the simple and attractive trim detail effectively draws the observer in without overshadowing the beauty of the leather.