Margot Fonteyn: A pair of pink satin ballet shoes worn by Margot Fonteyn,
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Vintage Film Posters & Memorabilia 1900-1959
Margot Fonteyn: A pair of pink satin ballet shoes worn by Margot Fonteyn,
made by Freed, London, both soles stamped with manufacturer's details and size 4, inscribed Fonteyn in blue ballpoint pen in an unidentified hand; both signed on the point in blue ink by Margot Fonteyn, each with attached satin ribbon ties
Sold for £5,625 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • The slippers were originally acquired by the vendor at an auction held in 1952 in Norwich to raise funds for the YMCA. It is believed Margot Fonteyn donated the slippers directly for the auction.

Category: Collectibles / Entertainment Memorabilia

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