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Yellow and orange floral printed pumps

1960s

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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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 pair of yellow and orange floral printed pumps. The pumps are made of shantung linen printed with yellow, orange, and taupe flowers with black detailing. A self fabric bow is attached to each vamp with straight pins. The top line is finished with cream synthetic. The interior of the shoes is made of cream synthetic and cream suede on the back. The right shoe (b) has text that reads [dainty craft / ORIGINALS] along the center and text on the ball that reads [Hand Lasted / Custom Made] with a crown at the top. The ball of each insole is perforated. Cork is placed below the insoles. The outsole is made of brown leather. The heels have rubber heel caps with three metal nails at the bottom.

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Catalog reference: 2007.3.1018ab

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