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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 15 Filter by term Exclude term
National Museum of American History 2 Filter by term Exclude term

Resource Type

Shoes (footwear) 9 Filter by term Exclude term
pumps (shoes) 4 Filter by term Exclude term
athletic shoes 3 Filter by term Exclude term
Boots 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Loafers (TM) 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Slippers, Ballet 1 Filter by term Exclude term

Culture

African Americans 15 Filter by term Exclude term
Christians 1 Filter by term Exclude term

Date

1940s 2 Filter by term Exclude term
1950s 1 Filter by term Exclude term
1960s 4 Filter by term Exclude term
1970s 4 Filter by term Exclude term
1980s 4 Filter by term Exclude term
1990s 4 Filter by term Exclude term
2000s 3 Filter by term Exclude term
2010s 4 Filter by term Exclude term

Place

United States 4 Filter by term Exclude term
Europe 3 Filter by term Exclude term
New York 2 Filter by term Exclude term
North and Central America 2 Filter by term Exclude term
Spain 2 Filter by term Exclude term
Allentown 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Asia 1 Filter by term Exclude term
China 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Holyoke 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Italy 1 Filter by term Exclude term

Set Name

National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection 15 Filter by term Exclude term
Clothing - Fashion and Historical 13 Filter by term Exclude term
Black Fashion Museum Collection 5 Filter by term Exclude term
Cultural Expressions 2 Filter by term Exclude term
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 050 2 Filter by term Exclude term
American Silks 1 Filter by term Exclude term
American Textile Industry 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Clothing - Costume 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Clothing - Sports Uniforms 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Culture and the Arts: Entertainment 1 Filter by term Exclude term

Topic

Clothing and dress 14 Filter by term Exclude term
Design 4 Filter by term Exclude term
Hip-hop (Music) 4 Filter by term Exclude term
Rappers (Musicians) 3 Filter by term Exclude term
Women 3 Filter by term Exclude term
Athletes 2 Filter by term Exclude term
Basketball 2 Filter by term Exclude term
Sports 2 Filter by term Exclude term
Actors and actresses 1 Filter by term Exclude term

Rights & Restrictions

Usage conditions apply 9 Filter by term Exclude term
CC0 6 Filter by term Exclude term
Not determined 2 Filter by term Exclude term

Filter Settings

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Remove Topic: Fashion

Pair of white and black Run-D.M.C. Superstar 80s sneakers made by Adidas

Pair of black stiletto heel shoes by Charles Jourdan from Mae's Millinery Shop

Pair of red and black Air Jordan I high top sneakers made by Nike

Pair of Air Jordan I shoes game worn and autographed by Michael Jordan

Red, white, yellow, and blue Nike sneakers worn by Big Boi of Outkast

Customized Sigma Gamma Rho Converse sneakers for member MC Lyte

White and pink MC Lyte Baby Phat sneakers

Pair of loafers worn and autographed by James Brown

Boots worn in Broadway production of Kinky Boots

Capezio Ballet shoes; William Skinner Nylon satin; 1946

Green satin pumps worn by Eartha Kitt

Dress loafers worn by Reverend Ike

Black embroidered low heeled shoes

Tan T-strap heeled shoes with cut outs

Pair of Mary Jane shoes designed by Scott Rankins

Navy and red suede pumps by Rosina Ferragamo Schiavone

Tan pumps with gold edged toe ornament

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