Manufactured by
Redfern Rubber Works, British, 1902 - 1945
Date
1902-1945
Medium
leather with wood and iron
Dimensions
H x W x D (Left shoe): 4 3/4 × 3 3/4 × 10 3/4 in. (12.1 × 9.5 × 27.3 cm)
H x W x D (Right shoe): 4 3/4 × 3 1/2 × 10 3/4 in. (12.1 × 8.9 × 27.3 cm)
H x W x D (Together): 4 3/4 × 7 × 10 3/4 in. (12.1 × 17.8 × 27.3 cm)
Description
Pair of women's leather shoes. Shoes have a leather strap at the ankle that connects to a metal button. Nails run along side of shoes to connect leather to sole. Machine-sewn shoes with wooden soles protected by iron at the heel and toe. The iron has a maker’s mark “Redfern” and a patent number 771961. Sole of shoe made of wood and is worn from use. Sole of shoe has rubber frame. Leather is stiff, darkened, and slightly brittle.
Place made
Clyde, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Place collected
Virginia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
shoes (footwear)
Topic
Clothing and dress
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Oprah Winfrey
Object number
2014.312.218ab
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5bbeae806-956b-4148-b557-ef2a0538af9d

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