Manufactured by
Delman, American, founded 1919
Worn by
Trevor, Florance Colgate Rumbough, American, 1927 - 2008
Date
1951
Medium
satin, leather, metal, and rhinestones
Dimensions
H x W x D (each): 5 1/2 × 3 × 8 1/2 in. (14 × 7.6 × 21.6 cm)
Description
Shoes worn by Florance Colgate Rumbough Trevor as part of her wedding ensemble. The pair of three-inch heel open-toed shoes are covered in off-white satin and have rhinestone embellishments. The forefoot has pleated satin and a large bow over the top with an ovoid ring of white rhinestones in a gold colored setting. The toe is open. The straps around the back of the heel and over the front of the ankle are satin covered and the buckle has white rhinestones in gold colored metal. The heel is satin covered. The insole has gold colored leather and fabric. The toe and heel are lined in pale pink leather. The words "BERGDORF" are stamped in white on the insole of the left shoe. The words "DELMAN, INC. / NEW YORK-CHICAGO-LONDON-PARIS" are stamped in white on the insole of the right shoe. The text "SP 80674 59414W 5 M 821" is handwritten on the interior face of leather at the heel back strap of each shoe.
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
shoes (footwear)
Topic
Clothing and dress
Design
Fashion
Fashion design
Marriage customs and rites
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Estate of Florance Rumbough Trevor
Object number
2014.73.1.6ab
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57b9d09ef-7b6d-450f-a6e7-fee371af3bad

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