John Galliano
Pair of Shoes

DesignerBritish, born 1960
RetailerFrench, established 1947
CultureFrench
Titles
  • Pair of Shoes
Date1999
PlaceItaly
MediumSilk satin, faux pearls, and leather
DimensionsOverall (Each): 6 3/4 × 10 × 3 1/4 in. (17.1 × 25.4 × 8.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of the collection of Baroness Sandra di Portanova from her loving brother
Object number2000.539.A,.B
Not on view

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

Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Stamped in gold, interior of each: "Christian / Dior"

Stamped underside of each: "Made in Italy / 38 1/2"

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