Christian Lacroix
Pair of Shoes

CultureFrench
Titles
  • Pair of Shoes
Date1994
PlaceParis, France
MediumLeather, silk embroidery thread, wood, and metal grommets
DimensionsOverall (Each): 5 1/4 × 10 1/2 × 3 1/2 in. (13.3 × 26.7 × 8.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of the collection of Baroness Sandra di Portanova from her loving brother
Object number2000.519.A,.B
Non exposé

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ProvenanceCollection of Sandra di Portanova, baroness; given to MFAH, 2000.

Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Hot pink label on the interior of each shoe: "Christian / Lacroix / Paris"
Stamped on the interior of each sole: "Made in / Italy"

Stamped on the underside of each shoe: "37 1/2 / Made in Italy"

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