2011 Shoe Christmas Ornament Set

DESCRIPTION

The Metropolitan Museum's carefully detailed shoe ornaments capture the character and grace of actual shoes in the collection of the Museum's Costume Institute. Each ornament in this set is based on a dazzling pair of shoes in the Museum’s Costume Institute. Included are the Black and Gold Brocade Shoe, Silver and Black Studded Shoe, Amethyst Strapped Shoe, Metallic Blue Beaded Shoe, Red Slingback with Silver Gems Shoe, Fuchsia and Black Striped Shoe, and Black Slingback with Bow shoe ornaments. Each is meticulously crafted to closely match the original.

Set of 7 ornaments. Cast resin. Hand painted and decorated. Includes gold cords for hanging. Approx. 2''H x 3 1/2''L x 1 1/2''W each.

ART HISTORY

Women’s footwear has embraced more variations since 1900 than in the entire previous history of fashion. Balancing function and fantasy, the great designers of the 20th century created some of the most beautiful shoes ever made. The Metropolitan Museum’s carefully detailed shoe ornaments capture the character and grace of actual shoes in the collection of The Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum.