Men's Sneakers, 1950-1955
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Canvas shoes with rubber soles called sneakers gained popularity after World War II. Sports participation (particularly in basketball) was growing, and a distinct youth culture was emerging as a commercial force. Manufacturers began marketing sneakers to this new market in the 1950s. These Red Ball Jets made by Ball-Band were one option for teenage athletes or trendsetters.
Canvas shoes with rubber soles called sneakers gained popularity after World War II. Sports participation (particularly in basketball) was growing, and a distinct youth culture was emerging as a commercial force. Manufacturers began marketing sneakers to this new market in the 1950s. These Red Ball Jets made by Ball-Band were one option for teenage athletes or trendsetters.
Artifact
Sneakers
Date Made
1950-1955
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2008.145.30
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Randolph C. and Nancy M. Carey.
Material
Canvas
Rubber (Material)
Color
Black (Color)
White (Color)
Inscriptions
Soles: F S XPS / 22 [upside down] / MADE IN U.S.A. Backs: FIRST QUALITY / BALL BAND / TRADE / MARK Upper: RED BALL / Jets / BY BALL-BAND Insoles: METATARSAL / CUSHION LONGITUDINAL / CUSHION BALL-BAND / ARCH-GARD / STA-KLEEN / INSOLE CUSHION / HEEL Stamped inside both shoes: 8 43902 27 End of box: Arch-Gard / Jets / mens / black / cosmo / S4120M 8 Ends of box top: RED BALL Box top: Red / Ball / Jets they're fast! / BALL-BAND MISHAWAKA RUBBER & WOOLEN MFG. CO., MISHAWAKA, INDIANA
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