Ephemeral Elegance

Silk Satin Court Shoes with Diamante Embroidery, ca. 1950s

Designed by Ferragamo

Worn by Alicia Markova

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Sequined and Metallic Thread Embellished Nylon Mesh Pumps, 1957

Roger Vivier for House of Dior

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Embellished Satin Evening Shoes, 1957

Roger Vivier for House of Dior

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Leather Trimmed Satin Heels with Rhinestone Studs, ca. 1926-33

Bob, Inc., N.Y.

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Cut Leather Evening Sandals, ca. late 1920s-early 1930s

Morris Wolock & Co.

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Leather Trimmed Satin Evening Shoes, ca. 1930s

Nancy Haggerty

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Ankle Strap Evening Shoes, ca. 1875-85

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Evening Shoes with Ankle Strap, ca. 1925-30

Hellstern & Sons

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Cut Leather Evening Shoes, ca. 1920-28

Hellstern & Sons

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Glass Beaded Satin Shoes, 1954

Roger Vivier for House of Dior

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Beaded Leather Evening Shoes, ca. 1898

Stern Brothers

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Leather Trimmed Brocade T-Strap Heels, ca. 1925

Fenton for Saks Fifth Avenue

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Evening Ensemble: Fur Trimmed Dress, Stockings, Shoes, and Feather Fan, ca. 1929

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Silk Brocade and Metallic Leather Evening Shoes, ca. 1928

Ducerf Scavini and Fils

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Hummingbird Evening Shoes, 1954

Roger Vivier for House of Dior, manufactured by Delman

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Chenille Embroidered Satin Evening Shoes, ca. 1875-85

Owned by Abigail Kinsley Norman Prince

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Embroidered Evening Gown and Shoes, ca. 1897-98

Jeanne Hallée

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