Platform boots worn by Little Richard

Object Details

Description: Platform boots worn by Little Richard.; The boots are made of a tan leather. They are square-toed and have a decorative silver-colored front platform with small diamond-shaped cutouts and small circle-shaped cutouts. There is a black background behind the cutouts. Each boot has a large stacked wooden heel with black rubber on the bottom. There are some small circle cutouts along the bottom edge of the soles. There is a zip-up closure that goes from the top of the boot to the arch of the foot on the inner side of each boot. The zipper reads [CLIX] on the pull. The inside of the boots are marked “Rino’s / Hand Made” in faded black ink. The insides of the boots are an off-white leather with a darker sole. The soles have text that cannot be made out. Both boots have scuff marks in many places, but especially near the toes. The bottoms of the boots show some wear and tear.

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

1970s

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

Medium: leather, metal, wood, rubber, thread, and ink
Dimensions: H x W x D (a. left): 11 1/8 × 3 1/2 × 10 1/2 in. (28.3 × 8.9 × 26.7 cm); H x W x D (b. right): 11 1/8 × 3 1/2 × 10 1/2 in. (28.3 × 8.9 × 26.7 cm)

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Classification: Clothing - Costume

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Topic: African American; Clothing and dress; Composers (Musicians); Costume; Gospel (Music); Instrumentalists (Musicians); Musicians; Rhythm and blues (Music); Rock and roll (Music); Singers (Musicians); Soul (Music)

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