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Evening shoes of black satin with beading and faux jewels on platform sole and high heel. Open toe sandal design with gold leather tie that criss-crosses around ankle. Size 6 1/2 AAA. Label: The Smart Shop - Louis Leon; Palter Deliso Inc. - New York City Measurements: Length: 20.5 cm. Width: 6.5 cm. Height: 17 cm. Heel: 11.5 cm (4 1/2") high on axis with cap. Left Shoe: The Smart Shop / Louis Leon Right Shoe: Palter Deliso Inc./ New York City

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1 pair shoes

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De Liso, Palter 1948.

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This physical object is part of the collection entitled: Texas Fashion Collection and was provided by the UNT College of Visual Arts + Design to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. More information about this object can be viewed below.

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Evening shoes of black satin with beading and faux jewels on platform sole and high heel. Open toe sandal design with gold leather tie that criss-crosses around ankle. Size 6 1/2 AAA.
Label: The Smart Shop - Louis Leon; Palter Deliso Inc. - New York City

Measurements:
Length: 20.5 cm.
Width: 6.5 cm.
Height: 17 cm.
Heel: 11.5 cm (4 1/2") high on axis with cap.

Left Shoe: The Smart Shop / Louis Leon

Right Shoe: Palter Deliso Inc./ New York City

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1 pair shoes

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Note from donor: "I purchased the above described shoes from the Smart Shop, Houston, Texas in late 1948 or 1949.
I paid $80.00 for them. I do not remember if there was a sales tax in Texas or Houston at that time. At todays prices I believe I would have to pay between $160.00 and $240.00."

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Texas Fashion Collection

The UNT Texas Fashion Collection is dedicated to the preservation and documentation of historically significant fashion, and serves as an educational and inspirational resource for students, researchers, and the general public. This vital resource is part of the UNT College of Visual Arts + Design.

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De Liso, Palter. Heels, physical object, 1948; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2146377/: accessed May 23, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT College of Visual Arts + Design.

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