Designer
Valentino(Italian, born 1932)Italian, born 1932
ManufacturerManufactured by
René Caovilla(Italian, established 1935)Italian, established 1935
CultureItalian
Titles
- Evening Shoes
Date1970–1989
PlaceItaly
MediumSatin, sequins, and seed beads
DimensionsOverall (each): 9 1/4 × 5 1/2 × 3 in. (23.5 × 14 × 7.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Thomas J. Gordon
Object number92.554.A,.B
Non exposé
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscription: Stamped in black ink on interior: "RENÉ/ CAOVILLA/ PER" Labeled on interior, black thread on red fabric: "MADE IN ITALY/ FABRIEQUÉ EN ITALIE/ NIGHT/ VALENTINO"
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