Saddle Oxfords, 1955-1965
THF78930 / Saddle Oxfords, 1955-1965
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Artifact Overview
Saddle shoes are comfortable, lace-up shoes with a contrasting band of colored leather. The classic black and white combination was most popular after the Second World War, especially among American teens. The shoe's popularity has since waned, though saddle shoes are still available -- and in a variety of colors. This pair was part of the stock from the Carey Boot Shop in Charlevoix, Michigan.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Shoes (Footwear)
Date Made
1955-1965
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by Red Goose Shoes, a division of International Shoe Company, Saint Louis, Missouri.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2008.145.6
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Randolph C. and Nancy M. Carey.
Material
Leather
Technique
Sewing (Needleworking technique)
Color
Black (Color)
White (Color)
Inscriptions
End of box: Red Goose / RED / GOOSE / SHOES / A PRODUCT OF INTERNATIONAL SHOE CO., ST. LOUIS, MO.
Stamped on end of box: 7246-3 Black & White Sdl Oxf 12B
Sticker on right insole: RED / GOOSE / SHOES
Stamped in left shoe: 12 5 B/A 1665 3 / P21026 WE25
Stamped in right shoe: 12 5 B/A 1665 3 / P21026 WE25
LEATHER UPPER / BALANCE MAN MADE MAT'LS
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