Shoe, Pump
Object number2011.87.22 a,b
Manufacturer
Hutzler Brothers Company
Designer
Delman
Datec. 1940
OriginBaltimore, MD
MediumSuede; cork
Credit LineGift of Jean Woods
DescriptionPair of black suede pumps with rounded toe.Dimensions5.5 x 3 x 7.5 in. (14 x 7.6 x 19.1 cm)Inscriptions(a,b)
Each shoe has text printed on inner sole in gold "DELMAN / New York / Chicago / London / Paris".
Handwritten on inner shoe on proper right side "042647 / 22517S1 / 4 v B / 522".
(a)
Printed on inner sole in gold text "HUTZLER BROTHERS CO. / BALTIMORE".
(b)
Printed on inner sole in gold text "The best shoes you can buy are the best buy! / DELMAN / DE LUXE".
Historical NotesPair of Delman pumps belonging to donor Jean Woods' mother, Louise Irwin Woods (1914-1999), who grew up in the Ligonier area and was a graduate of Juniata College. She taught school until her marriage in 1934 to Carson B. Woods. Upon her husband's death in 1953, Louise began teaching elementary school again and also earned her Master's degree in archival studies from Duquesne University. She appreciated well-made clothing and had things ordered from New York, Baltimore, and Pittsburgh area tailors. Founded by Herman Delman in 1919, today the Delman brand is one of the oldest salon footwear brands in the United States. It was at the height of popularity during the 1940s-1950s.
Previous owner
Louise Irwin Woods
(1914 - 1999)
Related institution
Juniata College
Related person
Herman Delman
Related person
Carson B. Woods
On View
On viewCollections
c. 1960
c. 1905