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White and gold cork wedge sandals

ca.1970

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 white and gold cork wedge sandals. The sandals have a slightly square toe and have a white leather insole. The text [Jack Rogers] is faded along the arch area of the insole. The straps are made of two pieces of white leather that are crossed at the center, the backs of the straps are made of gold painted leather, this is seen along the edges of the straps. The cork wedges have a low arch with a brown outsole. A metal semicircle is inserted at the bottom of each heel.

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Catalog reference: 2007.3.1011ab

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