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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.

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National Museum of African American History and Culture 4 Filter by term Exclude term
National Museum of American History 1 Filter by term Exclude term

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tights (opaque stockings) 3 Filter by term Exclude term
toe shoes 3 Filter by term Exclude term
Boots 2 Filter by term Exclude term

Culture

African Americans 4 Filter by term Exclude term

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1970s 1 Filter by term Exclude term
2010s 4 Filter by term Exclude term

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United States 5 Filter by term Exclude term
Manhattan 4 Filter by term Exclude term
North and Central America 4 Filter by term Exclude term
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Clothing - Costume 4 Filter by term Exclude term
National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection 4 Filter by term Exclude term
Black Fashion Museum Collection 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Culture and the Arts: Entertainment 1 Filter by term Exclude term

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Clothing and dress 4 Filter by term Exclude term
Costume 4 Filter by term Exclude term
Ballet 3 Filter by term Exclude term
Actors and actresses 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Amusements 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Design 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Fashion 1 Filter by term Exclude term
Gay Rights 1 Filter by term Exclude term
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Pointe shoe and tights worn by Ingrid Silva of Dance Theatre of Harlem

Pointe shoe and tights worn by Emiko Flanagan of Dance Theatre of Harlem

Pointe shoe and tights worn by Alexandra Jacob of Dance Theatre of Harlem

Boots worn in Broadway production of Kinky Boots

Costume boots for the Wizard in The Wiz on Broadway, worn by Carl Hall

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