Grace Kelly's Wedding Shoes

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Grace Kelly's Wedding Shoes

1956

Designed by David Evins (American (born England), 1907–1991) Made by Evins, New York Worn by Grace Kelly at her marriage to Prince Rainier of Monaco (American (Philadelphia), 1929–1982)

America’s top footwear designer created custom-made but elegantly simple shoes for the royal bride. The classic pumps, a style for which David Evins was famous, feature rounded toes and 2½ inch heels. The main design feature is the cordonnet, or thread, outlining the lace motifs, which include a rosette on the top accented with seed pearls and clear glass beads. A copper penny was encased in the right shoe for good luck; the left shoe is embossed with the celebrated client’s name.

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Object Details

Titles:

Grace Kelly's Wedding Shoes

Date:

1956

Artists:

Designed by David Evins (American (born England), 1907–1991) Made by Evins, New York Worn by Grace Kelly at her marriage to Prince Rainier of Monaco (American (Philadelphia), 1929–1982)

Medium:

Silk needle lace (rose point), silk faille, seed pearls, glass beads, leather

Dimensions:

8 7/8 x 3 1/8 x 4 3/4 inches (22.5 x 7.9 x 12.1 cm)

Classification:

Costume (including accessories)

Credit Line:

Gift of Her Serene Highness, the Princesse Grace de Monaco, 1956

Accession Number:

1956-51-2a,b

Geography:

Made in United States, North and Central America

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