Woman's Beach Shoes

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Description:

White canvas beach shoes with almond-shaped peep toes and low-heels. A matching white canvas strap cuts across the instep with elastic to secure the shoe to the foot. The low heel is created with four layers of canvas wedges secured to a soft leather sole. The insoles are cardboard liners.

Worn and donated by Ruth Holmes Gadsden.

  • Date: c. 1941
  • Dimensions: H-3.3 W-3.27 L-9.8 inches
  • Makers Mark: stamped: "Aug 3 1941/S 65/8514" label: "hi-shoes"
  • Collection: Costume Collection
  • Object Name: Shoes
  • Object Id: HT 6568a-b
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