Manufactured by
Converse, American, founded 1908
Worn by
Julius Erving, American, born 1950
Subject of
Philadelphia 76ers, American, founded 1963
Date
ca. 1981
Medium
leather, rubber and cloth
Dimensions
H x W (2015.115.1a left): 6 7/8 × 4 7/16 in. (17.5 × 11.3 cm)
H x W (215.115.1b right): 6 7/8 × 4 7/16 in. (17.5 × 11.3 cm)
Description
A pair of white and red Converse sneakers worn by Julius Erving. The sneakers are predominantly white with red stars and red chevrons on both sides. Printed in red ink on the outward facing side of the shoes is: [DR J]. The laces are white and run from the edge of the vamp to the top of the tongue. The tongue is white with red lettering that reads: [All Star / Converse].The interior is red. The back top portion of the shoe has a red background with the Converse logo in red and white. The rubber soles are white with a thatched pattern and an imprint that reads: [Converse / All Star / Made In USA].
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Clothing - Sports Uniforms
Type
sneakers
Topic
Athletes
Basketball
Clothing and dress
Sports
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2015.115.2ab
Restrictions & Rights
© Nike
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5154cffc3-aefa-44a9-950d-bf3889e83f8a

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