A pair of evening pumps from the early 1960s in ivory silk satin, cut low at the sides with a long, pointed toe. On each toe sits a clip of clear and golden crystals, set in a gilded mount like a small brooch. The heel is slim and just high enough to change how you walk. The satin has the soft glow of a pearl, and the crystals catch light with every step. They were made for a wedding or a winter party, and they still are. Wear them with a black dress, or with a silk slip for a quiet wedding.
Ivory satin pumps with crystal clips, 1960s
$165.00
Example piece.
A pair of early-1960s evening pumps in ivory satin, with a long pointed toe, a slim heel, and a clip of crystals at each toe.
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Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Decade | |
| Material | Glass, Silk |
| Color | Ivory, Gold |
| Condition | Very good |
| Condition notes | Light wear to the soles and a faint mark on the satin at the back of the left heel; every crystal is present. |
| Labeled size | 7 B |
| Estimated modern fit | About a modern US 7 (approximate; please check the insole length) |
| Insole length | 9.75 in (25 cm) |
| Insole width at the ball | 3 in (7.5 cm) |
| Heel height | 3.25 in (8.5 cm) |
| Fit notes | Narrow to medium. |
| Label | None |
| Construction | Silk satin uppers; leather lining. Pointed toe; slim heel. Crystal clips in a gilded mount. Leather soles. |
How we measure
Shoes are measured inside: the insole from heel to toe and across the widest point, and the heel at the back. Old sizes run differently, so the insole length is the best guide.
The condition scale
Excellent: worn or used with care; no flaws we can see.
Very good: light signs of age, each one named in the details and shown in the photos.
Good: visible wear or an old repair, named and photographed; still ready to wear or use.
Fair: clear flaws or a repair it needs, named and photographed; chosen for its beauty or its history.
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