Created by
Grishko, Russian, founded 1988
Manufactured by
Capezio, American, founded 1887
Worn by
Flanagan, Emiko, American
Subject of
Dance Theatre of Harlem, American, founded 1969
Date
2013-2014
Medium
Shoe: satin cloth and ribbons, elastic, leather, paper, cloth, adhesive, and cosmetics;
Tights: nylon, spandex, and dye
Dimensions
H x W x D (.1 without ribbons extended): 9 1/4 × 3 3/8 × 4 1/8 in. (23.5 × 8.6 × 10.5 cm)
L (.1 PL ribbon): 18 15/16 in. (48.1 cm)
L (.1 PR ribbon): 19 1/8 in. (48.6 cm)
H x W x D (.2 on form): 23 × 5 1/2 × 4 1/2 in. (58.4 × 14 × 11.4 cm)
L x W (.2 flat): 29 × 7 7/8 in. (73.7 × 20 cm)
Description
.1: One (1) ballet pointe shoe custom-colored with cosmetics to a light tan to match the skin tone of the dancer. The exterior of the shoe is made of satin fabric and has a leather sole. A drawstring runs around the top of the foot opening and is tied in a bow at the vamp. A length of custom-colored elastic tape is hand sewn to the shoe on either side of the back seam. Two lengths of custom-colored satin ribbon are hand sewn to the binding, one each on the left and right side quarters of the shoe. The leather sole has hatch marks on the front half and impressed text at the heel that reads: "5 1/2 / XXXX / M / Grishko / MADE IN RUSSIA". Uneven wear on the platform of the toe box indicates this shoe was worn on the left foot. The fabric-covered shank is broken at the arch of the foot with evidence of adhesive on the fabric cover surrounding the break.
.2: Pair of dance tights, size large/extra-large, with inherent holes in feet that are custom-dyed to a light tan to match the skin tone of the dancer. The foot holes allow the tights to be worn covering the foot and toes, with the hole at the ball of the foot, or worn footless with the foot portion rolled at the ankle. The tights have an elastic waistband with the clothing designer logo woven within the waistband that repeats "Capezio". A clothing tag is attached at the back of the waist with the care instructions, size, and materials. On the back of the tag is hand-written text in black ink reading "EF / 13-1".
Place used
New York City, Manhattan, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing - Costume
Type
toe shoes
tights (opaque stockings)
Topic
Ballet
Clothing and dress
Costume
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Dance Theatre of Harlem
Object number
2015.19.1.1-.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52714fafb-d056-4665-947a-f516d5829b40

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