Object Details
maker
Florsheim
Description
This pair of shoes was made by Florsheim, undetermined date. They are an Oxford lace-up style made of black leather. The left shoe is built up on bottom. The right show has no heel.
This pair of shoes was previously owned and worn by Johnny Puleo (1907-1983), an American harmonica player and actor. Puleo got his big break after performing at a contest held by harmonica player and actor, Borrah Minevitch (born Boruch Meinewitz, 1902-1955), and leader of the group The Harmonica Rascals. After Minevitch’s death in 1955, Puleo formed his own group, The Harmonica Gang. The group performed throughout the world and made several recordings during their association. Puleo appeared in several television programs and films.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Josephine M. DeRosa and Louise H. Puleo
ID Number
1991.0264.05
accession number
1991.0264
catalog number
1991.0264.05
Object Name
shoes, pair of
Physical Description
leather (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 3 1/2 in x 9 in x 10 1/2 in; 8.89 cm x 22.86 cm x 26.67 cm
right shoe: 3 3/8 in x 3 1/2 in x 10 1/2 in; 8.5725 cm x 8.89 cm x 26.67 cm
left shoe: 3 1/2 in x 3 9/16 in x 10 1/4 in; 8.89 cm x 9.04875 cm x 26.035 cm
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Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
Popular Entertainment
Music & Musical Instruments
Harmonicas
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1343726