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Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mrs. Hollis K. Thayer, 1971
Catalogue
- Year
- 1938
- Medium
- straw
- Collection
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Artist
- Salvatore Ferragamo
Artist
Salvatore Ferragamo
Design
Salvatore Ferragamo was an Italian shoe designer. Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in 20th-century footwear design, he was known for combining artisanal craftsmanship with technical innovation. Ferragamo pioneered new construction methods that emphasized comfort, balance, and structural support while maintaining elegance. His shoes were worn by leading figures of Hollywood, earning him the nickname "Shoemaker to the Stars."
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- Salvatore Ferragamo
- Year
- 1938
- Medium
- straw
- Watts ID
- WW-1938-585335
Source
- Collection
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Source
- met
- Reference
- View at source
- Status
- verified