Shoes, Mabel Martineau

 
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Mrs. Martineau's silver high-heeled leather sandals w/ankle strap
Shoes, Mabel Martineau
Mrs. Martineau's silver high-heeled leather sandals w/ankle strap
Mrs. Martineau's silver high-heeled leather sandals w/ankle strap

Shoes, Mabel Martineau

Object number1955.025.01-02
Date1927
OriginLittle Rock, Arkansas
MediumLeather
Dimensions7 1/2 x 2 in. (19.1 x 5.1 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionMabel Martineau's open-toed silver leather pumps with ankle straps and buckles fastened at the side. Inside of straps stamped "4 1/2 M” and "2742." Insole of left shoe reads "Fashion Plate" in gold lettering inside design featuring a crown. Ankle strap on left shoe is detached and leather is badly deteriorated. Right insole reads "M.M. Cohn Co." in gold letters.

    Mabel Thomas Martineau was born in 1871 at Des Arc, Arkansas. On May 1, 1919 she married John Martineau who would become the 28th Governor of Arkansas. During his campaign, Mabel was essential on the trail, often meeting people, distributing literature, and even giving speeches on behalf of her husband. She was described as “a natural social leader.” However, her husband’s term as governor only lasted fourteen months before he resigned to take a federal judgeship and she was unable to take a fairly active role as First Lady. She passed away at her home in Little Rock on November 27, 1952.
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