Vera Wang
Pair of Shoes

DesignerAmerican, born 1949
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Pair of Shoes
Date1999
Place , United States
MediumSilk satin, netting, metallic thread, plastic seed beads, and leather
DimensionsOverall (Each): 6 1/4 × 10 1/2 × 3 1/4 in. (15.9 × 26.7 × 8.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of the collection of Baroness Sandra di Portanova from her loving brother
Object number2000.516.A,.B
Non exposé

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

Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Stamped on the underside of each: "Leather / Cuir / Leder / Cuoio / Made in Italy / M / 8"

Label on the inside of each: "Vera Wang / Made in Italy"

Label on the undersid of B: "Neiman Marcus / 04 15204 / 1st Markdown / $268 / 2nd Markdown / $400"

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