Evening pumps
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.
With this pair of inventive shoes for theater or cocktail wear, Osgood illustrated the trend to close the toe, and also pointed out the extremely low quarter which, due to the fit of the shoe to the heel and arch, does not compromise the shoe's ability to stay on the foot. The members of the Guild were continually introducing new leathers to their lines. This remarkably bright gold lamé kid by G. Levor and Co. compliments the shirred vamp to produce a rich and luxurious appearance.
With this pair of inventive shoes for theater or cocktail wear, Osgood illustrated the trend to close the toe, and also pointed out the extremely low quarter which, due to the fit of the shoe to the heel and arch, does not compromise the shoe's ability to stay on the foot. The members of the Guild were continually introducing new leathers to their lines. This remarkably bright gold lamé kid by G. Levor and Co. compliments the shirred vamp to produce a rich and luxurious appearance.
Artwork Details
- Title: Evening pumps
- Designer: Rosina Schiavone Ferragamo
- Date: 1955
- Culture: Italian
- Medium: leather
- Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Charline Osgood, 1960
- Object Number: 2009.300.1269a, b
- Curatorial Department: The Costume Institute
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