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Tag Archives: Customcraft

Object of the Day

Posted on 12/01/2011 by Daniel
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Black Snakeskin Pumps with Feather and Rhinestone Trim, 1954

These pair of black snakeskin pumps are ornamented with a black, aigrette feather plume and rhinestone trim. They were designed by Customcraft in 1954 and were purchased for a mere $32.50.

Posted in Object of the Day | Tagged 1950s, Customcraft, feather, heels, pumps, rhinestones, shoes, snakeskin | Leave a reply

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