Object Details
Manufactured by
ASICS, Japanese, founded 1949
Worn by
Wellington E. Webb, born 1941
Description
Pair of dark blue Asics sneakers. Sneakers are the "Tiger" style with mesh on the toe box. Suede leather heel counters, and vamp. Criss-crossing leather lines on either side of the shoe. Lines have holes for ventilation. Laces are dark gray and are laced completely to the shoes. White and black soles. On the exterior of the shoe tongues is a white tag with blue, stitched text [ASICS/TIGER].
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Honorable Wellington E. Webb and Wilma J. Webb
Date
1991
Object number
2014.46.5ab
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
sneakers
Medium
mesh, leather, rubber, foam, cloth, plastic
Dimensions
2014.46.5a: 5 1/4 x 4 1/4 x 12 5/8 in. (13.3 x 10.8 x 32.1 cm)
2014.46.5b: 5 3/8 x 4 5/8 x 12 1/2 in. (13.7 x 11.7 x 31.8 cm)
Place used
Denver, Colorado, United States, North and Central America
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Clothing and dress
Politics
Urban life
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2014.46.5ab