Vintage 1969 Herbert Levine Leopard Hair Calf Mod Pumps Gold Buckle, 7.5 AA

Brand: Herbert Levine Size: 7.5 AA (narrow) Color: Beige / tan with black spots, gold-tone hardware Material: Hair calf (cow fur), leather, metal Heel Height: Approx. 2.5 in Condition: Excellent vintage condition; minor wear to uppers and soles Country of Manufacture: USA Style: Mod / Mid-century pumps Notes: Archival 1969 design; similar example held by the Met Museum  Rare Mod-era pumps designed by Beth Levine for Herbert Levine, dating to 1969. This exact style appears in a 1969 advertisement describing the design as “exotic jaguar spots” and “spotty in a jungle look,” highlighting Levine’s use of bold animal textures within refined, architectural silhouettes. • Leopard-spotted hair calf (cow fur) • Black leather piping and trim • Gold-tone metal buckle hardware • Leather soles  A closely related version of this style (without buckle) is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute collection, underscoring the design’s historical and archival significance.  Measurements (Approximate) • Size: 7.5 AA (narrow) • Heel height: approx. 2.5 in • Ball width (sole): approx. 2 7/8 in  ** Please note we are selling as is vintage condition. Vintage shoes may have different sizing from modern shoes and may be fragile. May require some repair/fixing before wearing  Tags Herbert Levine shoes, Beth Levine design, 1960s mod pumps, leopard hair calf shoes, animal print vintage heels, Joseph Magnin shoes, collectible designer footwear, mid century American shoes,