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Pair of woman's "kabuki" shoes

(American, 1914–2006)
(American, founded 1898)
1964
Object PlaceNew York, New York
Medium/TechniqueSilk satin, leather and gilt wood
DimensionsOverall: 10.8 x 25.4 cm (4 1/4 x 10 in.)
Credit LineThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection, by exchange
Accession number2004.227.1-2
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenancePurchased at auction, Doyle, New York by the MFA, May 26, 2004
Group shot: 2007.310.1-2
Beth Levine
about 1973
Woman's evening dress
Beth Paige
about 1950
One of a pair of women's chopines
Late 17th–early 18th century
a-b
Possibly 1740s
One of a pair of women's chopines
Late 17th–early 18th century
a-b
about 1850–70
a-b
1950–55
Knitted and beaded drawstring bag
first half of 19th century
a-b
late 18th century
Conservation status: Before treatment
Geoffrey Beene
Fall 1984