Pump of dark blue suede decorated with dark blue snakeskin
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
Left pump of dark blue suede decorated with dark blue snakeskin. Model: the shoe is composed of two panels that are processed asymmetrically and with the wing in opposite directions. The panel on the outside of the foot runs over the toe. The other panel is worked semi-circularly over it. High (7 cm) straight heel. The forefoot is lined with natural-colored cotton; the sides with ochre-colored leather. Natural leather insole with gold imprint. Decoration: around the opening a border with perforations. On the outside of the foot, a scalloped perforated band of blue snakeskin is attached to the suede, running from the back seam to over the middle of the forefoot. On the forefoot it is folded back and threaded through a small strap. On the inside of the foot, under the perforated suede, dark blue snakeskin is attached with decorative stitching. The heel is entirely covered with dark blue snakeskin. Address (on the insole): A.VAN GOETHEM 15.RUE DE NAMUR/PRES LA PLACE ROYALE/BRUXELLES.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description