Manufactured by
Unidentified
Worn by
Eikerenkoetter, Frederick J. II, American, 1935 - 2009
Date
ca. 2004
Medium
patent leather , rhinestone and metal
Dimensions
H x W x D (2020.49.5.1a): 3 1/4 × 3 13/16 × 11 9/16 in. (8.3 × 9.7 × 29.4 cm)
H x W x D (2020.49.5.1b): 3 5/16 × 3 13/16 × 11 5/8 in. (8.4 × 9.7 × 29.5 cm)
Description
A pair of size 10, black, patent leather, dress loafers worn by Reverend Ike. The exterior upper shoes are constructed with patent leather. The top of each shoe is embellished with a rectangular band of white rhinestones and black fringe below. The toe boxes are rounded. The shoes have black patent leather heel caps and toe caps and have a single seam down the center lines of the heels. The shoes’ soles are constructed from tan leather and have stamped text over the arch, inside a shield shaped outline, that reads [GENUINE / LEATHER /SOLE] above additional stamped text that reads [MADE IN SPAIN] AND [10]. Stamped at the center of each insole is green text that reads [Het[---.?] Veteez[?]]. The shoes are lined with tan leather.
Place made
Spain, Europe
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
loafers (tm)
Topic
Christianity
Clothing and dress
Fashion
Preaching
Radio
Religion
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Eula M. Dent Eikerenkoetter (Wife) and Xavier F. Eikerenkoetter (Son)
Object number
2020.49.5.1ab
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f44a8f9f-f189-4248-85de-32868a881670

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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