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Gold leather pumps

1960s-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 gold leather pumps. The pumps are made of metallic gold leather and have a pointed toe box. The inside of the shoes is made of brown suede, and additional panel of cream suede is adhered to the back interior half of the shoe. A band of cream vinyl is sewn around the front half opening. The insoles are made of gold metallic vinyl. Black text on the insole reads [Cameo Room] with flowers. Text on the heel of the insole reads [NARROW HEEL COMBONATION LAST] in an arch. Text is printed on the right shoe (b) which reads [MAN MADE SOLE / VINYL SOCK]. Printed blue ink on the heel interior on both shoes reads [6C A HEEL 5 / 0537 106189]. The outsole is made of brown vinyl and is attached with adhesive. Handwritten text on the outsole by the heel reads [32 / 20].

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Catalog reference: 2007.3.1039ab

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