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White leather pumps

1970s-1980s

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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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 leather pumps. The topline of the pumps are finished with cream synthetic. The interior of the shoes is made of synthetic knit with the back interior made of synthetic suede. The shoes have cream vinyl insoles, the right shoe (b) has text that reads [dainty craft / ORIGINALS] along the center and text on the ball that reads [Hand Lasted / Custom Made] with a crown at the top. The ball of each insole is perforated. Cork is placed below the insoles. The outsole is made of brown leather. The shoes have white plastic heels with brown rubber heel caps.

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Catalog reference: 2007.3.1016ab

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