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Green shoe tree with unpainted bar

mid-20th century

African American history · place not specified

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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 green shoe tree made of a wooden toe and wooden heel connected by a metal spring bar. The toe and heel are painted green. The bar is inserted into each wood piece. The toe has a flat bottom.

Catalog date
mid-20th century
Recorded subjects
African American; Clothing and dress

Sources & collection details

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Catalog reference: 2007.3.761

Collection: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

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