Lavender heeled boots worn by Prince

Object Details

Description: A pair of custom-made lavender heeled ankle boots worn by Prince for numerous occassions with a matching ensemble 2020.27.3.1-.2.; The boot uppers and heels are covered in lavender satin. A gold colored metal zipper on the outer side of each boot has Prince's "Love Symbol" as the zipper pull. The boots are rounded at the toes. The interiors are lined in grey leather and navy, red, and white labels on the interior soles read: [ANDRE #1 / MADE IN L.A. U.S.A.] in white embroidery. The soles are composed of rubber and leather, with a grid-like textured rubber on the heel with repeated raised letters ready [TOPY]. There is a metal reinforcement on the bottom of each boot, between the sole and the heel. A purple sock was found inside each boot.

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

1993 - 2000

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown – Restrictions Possible; Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

Medium: satin, leather, rubber, metal, and thread
Dimensions: H x W x D (a. left boot): 5 3/4 × 3 1/4 × 8 1/4 in. (14.6 × 8.3 × 21 cm); H x W x D (b. right boot): 5 3/4 × 3 1/4 × 8 1/4 in. (14.6 × 8.3 × 21 cm)

See more items in: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification: Clothing - Costume
Exhibition: Musical Crossroads
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Topic: African American; Clothing and dress; Composers (Musicians); Instrumentalists (Musicians); Musicians; Popular music; Rhythm and blues (Music); Rock and roll (Music)

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