Object Details
Created by
Andrew Geller, American, founded 1918
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Description
A pair of black embroidered low heeled shoes. The shoes are made of black synthetic suede and are embroidered in black with curvilinear lines along the vamp. The vamp has a pointed toe and peaked arch. The short heel is made of plastic with an adhered heel cap. The sole of the shoe is a tan synthetic that is adhered to the bottom of the shoe. A metal plate with the text [ANDREW GELLER] is engraved and attached to the sole with a metal nail on each side. Below the plate closer to the heel the text [MADE IN TAIWAN / R.O.C] is embossed. The interior of the shoe is made of degraded purple vinyl over knit synthetic fabric. The heel is reinforced with black vinyl at the interior. A marking is stamped in white on the exterior side of each heel which reads [9 1/2 B / 347-BENE]. A black vinyl label is sewn to the bottom of the sole which reads [ANDREW GELLER] printed in metallic gold.
Cataloging Notes
This project received Federal support from the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative Pool, administered by the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum.
This project received Federal support from the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative Pool, administered by the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane
Date
1980s-1990s
Object number
2007.3.672ab
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
shoes (footwear)
Medium
synthetic suede, vinyl, plastic, metal, and adhesive
Dimensions
H x W x D (a. left shoe): 3 1/4 × 3 3/4 × 11 in. (8.3 × 9.5 × 27.9 cm)
H x W x D (b. right shoe): 3 1/4 × 3 1/2 × 11 in. (8.3 × 8.9 × 27.9 cm)
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Collection title
Black Fashion Museum Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Clothing and dress
Fashion
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2007.3.672ab