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1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA pair of white synthetic knit elbow length gloves. The fabric is gathered with matching thread at the inside wrist of both gloves.
Mid - late 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA pair of floral embroidered linens (.1, .2). The smaller linen (.1) is composed of one panel of cream-colored cotton with a double folded .25” wide edge that’s been machine sewn into place with yellow thread. There is embroidery at the bottom half of the…
ca. 2014
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGNike-brand cleats signed by Colin Kaepernick. Shoes are in the red and gold colors of the San Francisco 49ers. Nike swooshes on the outside of the shoe are backwards. Each shoe in signed underneath the swoosh on the outside of the shoe on a gold panel in…
1960-2004
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis is a pair of glasses on a handle. The glasses are rimmed in thick black molded plastic covered in clear rhinestones on the front. The back side of the glasses are plain. The glasses do not have the temple arms found on most glasses but rather a single…
mid 20th-late 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA pair of gray athletic socks from the travel wardrobe trunk used by Cab Calloway. The crew length athletic socks are almost entirely gray and feature single black and white rings at the top of the cuff. The legs of the socks have thick ribbing and the…
mid 20th-late 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA pair of gray, Capezio, dance shoes worn by Cab Calloway. The exterior upper shoe and tongue are constructed with a dove gray canvas. There are worn patches on the canvas on both shoes mostly near the welts. There is also a worn patch along the top edge…
1870-1949
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGHand-sewn shoes with two or three leather uppers sewn together at the heel and mid-shoe. The soles are wooden and appear to be hand carved out of a light colored wood. The shoes are inscribed in black marker: “Nellie King Carter / Mother of / Jack and…
1850s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGHand-sewn shoes with two or three leather uppers sewn together at the heel and mid-shoe. Leather is stiff and worn. The soles are wooden and appear to be hand carved. The soles of the shoes are wooden and have iron attached to the heel and toe.
1940-1945
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGBrown leather gloves. Identical white type appears on top of each glove and reads, [ARMY AIR FORCES / TYPE B-3A / SPEC. NO. 3176 C / CLASS P-PIQUE SEWN / SIZE 11 / AAF STOCK NO. 8300-298316 / ORDER NO. (33-038)45-8385-AF / ARIS GLOVES, INC.].
ca. 1895
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA pair of leather gloves from the 10th Cavalry of the Buffalo Soldiers. The gloves have a cleft for the index finger. Remaining fingers held in the larger portion of the glove. Flared, wide wrist safety cuffs are on both gloves. The cuffs are wider at the…
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPair of light cream gloves with open cutwork lattice design on back of hands. The cotton knit gloves are seamed at the exterior side of the palm and along the fingers, with the seams left raw. There is a deep slit in the wrist at the center palm. The left…
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPink short gloves with scalloped wrists from Mae's Millinery Shop. The gloves are made from pink knit cotton. A decorative piece of the same fabric is sewn around the wrist openings, which have a scalloped edge. There are no labels.
1970s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA pair of black and cream patent leather loafers signed by James Brown on the top of each shoe in red ink (faded to pink) on the uppers of the toes "James / Brown" on the right shoe and "The / Godfather / of / Soul" on the left. The shoes have black along…
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPair of elbow-length metallic silver gloves from Mae's Millinery Shop. The gloves are made from a silver knit stretch fabric. There are no labels.
ca. 1985
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA pair of dark grey Mary Jane style shoes designed by Scott Rankins. The shoes are composed of dark gray fabric-covered leather uppers and strap, leather soles, and synthetic sock linings and heel caps. They have two-inch heels, a square toe, and black…
after 1865
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPair of men's leather shoes. Shoes have eyelets for laces running along the quarter. An extra piece of leather protects the shoe's toe cap. Shoes have a slightly raised heel. Nails run along side of shoes to connect leather to sole. Sole of shoe made of wood.
mid 19th-early 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA pair of mule-or slipper-style shoes with wooden soles and leather uppers. The soles are shaped for the left (a) and right (b) feet. The shoes have rounded toes and carved, slightly raised heels. The shoes have a vamp only, so that the leather would not…
1944
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGWhite pair of shoes fastened with white laces in a wingtip style. Shoes covered in white shoe polish. Shoes have a slight heal with sole guards added. The heals have the brand name in the center [WINGFOOT/GOODYEAR].
mid 20th-late 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA pair of size 9D black opera pumps worn by Cab Calloway. The exterior upper shoes are constructed with polished black leather. The top of the shoe is embellished with black ribbon bows. The toe boxes are rounded. The shoes have a single seam down the…
ca. 1990
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA pair of clip-on earrings in gold-tone metal set with green rhinestones in a pave style. The design consists of two vertical starbursts with three spheres hanging from the bottom star. Signed by the designer, Deanna Hamro.
1985
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA pair of Nike brand red and black Air Jordan I high top sneakers, also known as the "Notorious" Air Jordan I. The toe box is made of red leather with small perforated holes. The toe cap and vamp are made of black leather. The heel counter and a band along…
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPair of round earrings faced with pink multi-sided rhinestone beads sewn to a punctured metal form in a circular pattern. The earrings have a clip-on lever back with the word "VOGUE" engraved into the lever.
2007
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGGrey, white, and red running shoes in size 13 worn by Tony Reed while running the 2007 Safaricom marathon in Nairobi, Kenya. The shoes are part of the Asics Speva line. The shoes have a plastic sole with leather and synthetic textile upper with reflective…
1950s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCeramic salt shaker (2007.7.6.1), in the form of "Chef," who is depicted wearing a white chef's uniform, an apron outlined in gold, black shoes, and a white chef's hat with a red mark on the hat rim. "Chef" is holding a red spoon with his proper right…
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