Red suede and leather woven pumps

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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 red suede woven pumps. The pumps are made of red suede along the toe, vamp, t-strap, and counter. Red leather straps are woven throughout the toe, vamp, and sides of the shoes above the counter. The ankle strap is adjustable and has a metal buckle with five holes. White cotton canvas is lined on the inside of the shoes. The insole is made of tan leather. The insole on the right shoe (b) has text along the shank which reads [Hollywood/ ROUNDERS]. The number [2629] and three other illegible numbers or letters are written with black ink on the inside of each ankle strap. The wooden heel is painted red and has five metal nails at the bottom. The outsole is made of leather.

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