Tap shoes worn by Ann Miller

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Object Details

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Miller, Ann

Description

Ann Miller (1923–2004), among the finest tap dancers in the history of the American musical, appeared in such classic films as Easter Parade (1948), On the Town (1949), and Kiss Me, Kate (1953). Miller wore these gold–painted high–heeled tap dancing shoes numerous times over the course of several decades, beginning with her Broadway debut in George White's Scandals of 1939 and concluding with her 1984 stage triumph, Sugar Babies. The shoes are fitted on the heels with steel "jingle" taps, which make for a greater profusion of percussive sounds.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Gift of Ann Miller

Date made

1939

ID Number

1984.1012.01

accession number

1984.1012

catalog number

1984.1012.01

Object Name

shoes, pair of

Physical Description

leather (overall material)

rubber (bottom material)

steel (taps material)

Measurements

overall: 8 in x 4 in; 20.32 cm x 10.16 cm

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Data Source

National Museum of American History

used

Musical Theater

Motion Pictures

Television

Subject

Dancers

general subject association