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Thayer McNeil Co., retailer

Women's shoes, ca. 1930

Description

Maker

  • Thayer McNeil Co., 20th century, American, retailer

Culture

American

Title

Women's shoes

Year

ca. 1930

Medium

silk, crystal, metal thread, wood, leather; laced, net, studded rhinestones, ribbed plain weave

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • wood,
  • silk,
  • metallic yarn,
  • metallic thread,
  • leather,
  • crystal

Techniques

  • lace,
  • ribbing,
  • rhinestone,
  • net (fabric name),
  • faille

Dimensions

21.6 cm (8 1/2 inches) (length)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Thayer McNeil Company, retailer, Boston, label, est. 1921

Type

  • Fashion,
  • Costume Accessories

Credit

Gift of Mrs. James Buckley

Object Number

59.145.1

Projects & Publications

Publications

Cocktail Culture

Ritual and Invention in American Fashion 1920 - 1980

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

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April 15 - July 31, 2011

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April 23 - June 30, 1970

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