Pumps

The Osgood collection comprises 179 objects, chiefly fashionable Italian-made women's shoes dating from the years 1954 to 1958. The shoes were collected by Charline Osgood, Director of the Kid Leather Guild, a trade organization of American kid leather manufacturers. Highlighting the use of kid leather in footwear, the collection provides a fascinating and enticing view of high-style European shoe design from the period, representing many of the finest and most inventive Italian makers.
This pump highlights a novel leather, Carnival Suede by Surpass Leather Co., which gives the look of fabric while providing the wear qualities of leather. The printed pattern is said to have been inspired by the painting of Marc Chagall (1887-1985).