Manufactured by
Vibram S.p.A., Italian, founded 1937
Used by
St. Julien, Marlon, American, born 1972
Date
before 2000
Medium
leather and rubber
Dimensions
H x W x D (2020.43.4a): 14 × 3 1/2 × 10 in. (35.6 × 8.9 × 25.4 cm)
H x W x D (2020.43.4b): 14 × 3 1/2 × 10 in. (35.6 × 8.9 × 25.4 cm)
Caption
In 2000 Marlon St. Julien became the first African American to race in the Kentucky Derby in almost eighty years. He wore these boots in the Derby.
Description
A pair of black leather jockey boots worn by Marlon St. Julien. The boots have rubber soles by Vibram.
Place used
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing - Sports Uniforms
Topic
Athletes
Clothing and dress
Horse racing
Sports
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Marlon St. Julien
Object number
2020.43.4ab
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c79115ce-b050-4565-906a-3edc9b2f05b5

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