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Fabulous Footwear: A Walk Through Fashion and Culture

Home to possibly the world's most famous pair of shoes, the Ruby Slippers, the Smithsonian has more than a few fabulous pairs in the collections.

Museum / Unit

National Museum of African American History and Culture 4 Filter by term Exclude term
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum 2 Filter by term Exclude term

Resource Type

Containers 2 Filter by term Exclude term
Decorative arts 2 Filter by term Exclude term
Match safes 2 Filter by term Exclude term
Shoes (footwear) 2 Filter by term Exclude term
Loafers (TM) 1 Filter by term Exclude term
track shoes 1 Filter by term Exclude term

Culture

African Americans 4 Filter by term Exclude term
Christians 1 Filter by term Exclude term

Date

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Spain 2 Filter by term Exclude term
California 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Germany 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Italy 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Milan 1 Filter by term Exclude term
North and Central America 1 Filter by term Exclude term
United States 1 Filter by term Exclude term

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection 4 Filter by term Exclude term
Clothing - Fashion and Historical 3 Filter by term Exclude term
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection 2 Filter by term Exclude term
Product Design and Decorative Arts Department 2 Filter by term Exclude term
Clothing - Sports Uniforms 1 Filter by term Exclude term

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Clothing and dress 3 Filter by term Exclude term
Fashion 3 Filter by term Exclude term
Design 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Preaching 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Radio 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Religion 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Rhythm and blues (Music) 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Soul (Music) 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Sports 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Track and field 1 Filter by term Exclude term

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Track shoes worn by Jackie Joyner-Kersee at the 1984 Olympic trials

Leg with Shoe and Stocking

Shoe, inscribed "Souvenir de Wiesbade"

Pair of loafers worn and autographed by James Brown

Dress loafers worn by Reverend Ike

Pair of Mary Jane shoes designed by Scott Rankins

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