Manufactured by
Daniel Green Company, American, founded 1882
Worn by
DeVore, Ophelia, American, 1922 - 2014
Date
mid 20th century
Medium
synthetic satin, leather, and rubber
Dimensions
H x W x D (each): 3 1/4 × 3 3/4 × 8 7/8 in. (8.3 × 9.5 × 22.5 cm)
Description
Pair of cream satin heels worn by Ophelia DeVore. The shoes are made from cream synthetic satin fabric that cover the top of the foot and has a peep toe. A large rosette made from the cream satin is sewn on the top. The shoes are open in back and the heels are covered in the cream satin. The insoles are faced in the satin. and there is gold text printed on the arch of the insole that reads "Daniel Green / MADE IN U.S.A." The outer soles are made from cream leather and there are black rubber caps on each heel.
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
shoes (footwear)
Topic
Clothing and dress
Fashion
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ophelia DeVore
Object number
2011.25.13ab
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a9d82c33-6456-46ba-9414-7503e4f2ccc9

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