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White leather high heel shoe
White leather high heel shoe

White leather high heel shoe

Maker
Datec 1910
Object number00018358
NameShoe
MediumLeather
DimensionsOverall: 1250 x 245 x 70 mm, 0.2 kg
Clothing size: 5
ClassificationsClothing and personal items
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionThis white leather shoe forms part of a pair of Oxford shoes made by the South Australian shoe manufacturer Eklipsan. The shoe features a Louis heel, a rounded toe, and decorative punch-pattern edging on the toe cap and around the lace up front. The narrower style of the shoe was popular in the Victorian and Edwardian periods, and was seen as an indicator of breeding and gentility. It also has a brown leather sole, and the inner sole is inscribed with the text 'The Eklips 'All' awarded gold medal' and 'made in Adelaide'. HistoryWomen increasingly participated in sport and leisure activities throughout the 20th century. Leather sports shoes worn during the Edwardian era often incorporated menswear-inspired detailing and feminine heels. SignificanceThis Australian made pair of shoes is a rare example of ladies footwear fashions worn during the Edwardian era.