Museum object · Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Checkered pumps with black bow
1960s
Smithsonian NMAAHC collection
Source catalog description
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, grey, and black checkered pumps with black bows. The outside of the shoes is made of synthetic raffia twill in a grid pattern. A black synthetic bow is sewn and adhered to the vamp. The top line of each shoe is bound in black vinyl. Black synthetic ribbed fabric is on the inside of the shoes. White synthetic suede is along the interior back half of the interior. The shoes have white vinyl insoles, gold text on the insoles read [Go steady with / Fiancées]. The outsole is made of black leather and has a plastic heel and heel cap. A heart shaped metal nail is at the base of the toe.
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Catalog reference: 2007.3.1013ab
