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Pump of dark blue suede decorated with dark blue snakeskin
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Pump of dark blue suede decorated with dark blue snakeskin

A. van Goethem · c. 1937 · perforating; stitched; snakeskin; leather; cotton (textile); suede

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Right pump of dark blue suede decorated with dark blue snakeskin. Model: the shoe is composed of two panels processed asymmetrically and with the wing in opposite directions. The panel on the outside of the foot extends over the toe. The other panel is worked semi-circularly over it. High (7 cm) straight heel. The forepart is lined with natural-colored cotton; the sides with ochre-colored leather. Natural leather insole with gold print. Decoration: around the opening, a border with perforations. On the outside of the foot, a stamped and perforated band of blue snakeskin is applied to the suede, running from the back seam over the middle of the forepart. On the forepart, it is folded back and threaded under a strap. On the inside of the foot, dark blue snakeskin is applied under the perforated suede with decorative stitching. Heel 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
Credit linePump van donkerblauwe suède versierd met donkerblauw slangenleer. c. 1937. A. van Goethem. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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