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Pumps

Halle Brothers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black women's low-heeled pumps with pointed toes and floral metal embellishments on the toes and insteps, made by Halle Brothers. The shoes are shiny with a slight texture, and have brown leather interiors. One shoe is positioned with the toe pointing up and the other is on its side. The background is beige.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
leather, metal
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 426 px
Museum record:
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