Shoe, Pump
Object number2011.87.20 a,b
Manufacturer
Hutzler Brothers Company
Datec. 1950
OriginBaltimore, MD
Mediumsnake skin; plastic; cork
Credit LineGift of Jean Woods
DescriptionPair of white snake skin, peep-toe, slingback, platform pumps.Dimensions5.5 x 3 x 8 in. (14 x 7.6 x 20.3 cm)Inscriptions(a-b)
Handwritten inside proper right of each shoe in blue ink: "41/M / 2463S2 [?] / 48251".
Marks(a)
Text printed on inner sole in gold "HUTZLER BROTHERS CO. / BALTIMORE".
(b)
Text printed on inner sole in gold "Avonettes".
Historical NotesPair of Avonettes belonging to donor Jean Woods' mother, Louise Irwin Woods. Louise Irwin Woods (1914-1999) 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.
Previous owner
Louise Irwin Woods
(1914 - 1999)
Related institution
Juniata College
Related person
Carson B. Woods
On View
On viewCollections
c. 2000
c. 1905
G.R. Kinney Company, Inc.
c. 2006
