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Grey oxford style shoe with fringed tongue

late 20th century

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 single grey oxford style shoe with a fringed tongue. The left shoe is made of grey leather and has a fringed tongue and tie at the center front along the vamp. The tongue covers a short elastic band which is sewn below the topline. Holes are throughout the vamp and counter of the shoe which create designs. A half inch wide self-fabric band is sewn along the topline. The shoe has a grey vinyl insole and the interior is unlined. The outsole of the shoe is made of white foam. An additional layer of foam is used on the back half of the shoe which adds a slight heel.

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Catalog reference: 2007.3.1059

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