White painted pumps

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A pair of white painted pumps with pointed toes. The shoes are made of silk satin that is painted white. The inside of the shoes is lined with cream leather along the front half and suede along the black half. Text along the inner edge of the suede reads [8 1/2 AAAA / 6A HEEL N10] on both shoes. The shoes have cream leather insoles. The right shoe (b) has gold text on the insole which reads [Foot Flairs / ® / MADE IN U.S.A]. The top line of the shoe has synthetic faille pipping. The outsole of the shoe is made of leather, both shoes have a rubber heel cap. Three metal nails are in each heel cap.

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