PRO-Ked "69ers" Shoes, Worn by DJ Kool Herc, circa 1980

THF191954 / PRO-Ked "69ers" Shoes, Worn by DJ Kool Herc, circa 1980
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Shoe (Footwear)

Date Made

circa 1980

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Made in China.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2022.172.6

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Rubber (Material)
Cloth

Color

White (Color)
Blue

Dimensions

Height: 6 in
Width: 4.5 in
Length: 12.75 in

Inscriptions

on inner sole of each shoe: PRO-Keds(R) on inside of tongues of each shoe: PK03325 A3-CH17 / WO'S / US 14.5 / UK 12.0 / EUR 47.0 / M'S / 13.0 / 12/0 47.0 / MADE IN CHINA on right side of left shoe and left side of right shoe: US / PRO Keds on back of left shoe: PRO-Keds(R) on back of right shoe: [P]RO-De[ds(R)]
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