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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Shoes Worn by Eleanor Roosevelt
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Shoes Worn by Eleanor Roosevelt

Artifact IDMO 1971.37
Object Type Shoe
Designer (Italian footwear designer, 1898-1960)
Brand (Italian shoe brand, founded 1927)
Dateca. 1955-1962
Mediumfiber (raffia ?), wood, leather
Dimensionsoverall (each shoe) H 4 1/2 in x W 3 1/2 in x L 11 in (11.4 cm x 8.9 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA pair of black woven raffia closed-toe shoes, size 10B, with 1½" high heels. The shoes have an open weave on the sides and a closed weave at the toes and heels. A tied lace tightens the opening of each shoe. The maker's information is stamped in gilt lettering on the cream-colored insole of each shoe: FERRAGAMO'S CREATIONS / FLORENCE / ITALY.
Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPersonal Possessions of the Roosevelt Family (National Archives Identifier 782689)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PossiblyCopyrightCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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