Shoes

Manufacturer Pleaser American

2001

Not on view

Cinderella's "glass slipper" has become plastic in this contemporary sandal. Called the "Pleaser" shoe, it is widely worn by dancers and sex workers. It has a platform that lengthens the leg, a high arch, and an ankle strap that anchors it securely on the foot. All the effects of the heel are enhanced by this clear shoe's visually permeable insubstantiality.

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Title: Shoes
Manufacturer: Pleaser (American, founded 1993)
Date: 2001
Culture: American
Medium: plastic (polyvinyl chloride, acrylic)
Credit Line: Gift of Harold Koda, 2001
Object Number: 2001.619.2a, b
Curatorial Department: The Costume Institute

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