- 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.




