Pair of clear plastic sling back high heels from Mae's Millinery Shop

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A pair of clear plastic sling-back heels from Mae's Millinery Shop. The shoes are open-toed with clear plastic uppers and silver metallic fabric straps that close around the back of the heel and are adjustable with a metal buckle. The insoles are lined with the silver metallic fabric. The 3 3/4-inch heels are made from Lucite. The text "ALL MATERIALS / MAN-MADE" is embossed onto the insole of the proper left shoe. Text printed in black on the proper right insole reads "by Lady London / Div of Boutiques Ltd." Style number and size are printed on the interior of each heel strap.

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