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Man's Shoes

ShoemakerMade by Nike American
Dateabout 1993
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 8 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 12 3/4in. (21 x 12.1 x 32.4cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Harrison Jenkins
DescriptionMan's high-top white basketeball shoes with blue trim.
Object number2004.34.30a-b
MarkingsStitched in blue letters on the heel is, "NIKE / AIR".

Stitched in blue and white letters on the exterior of the tongue is, "FORCE".

Blue cut-out letters on the sole of the shoe read, "NIKE / AIR".

A white cloth label with black writing is stitched onto the interior of the tongue. It reads, "MADE IN KOREA", followed by size information.
NotesHistorical Note: Scott Burrell played on the University of Connecticut men's basketball team in about 1993. He finished his college career ranked eighth on the University of Connecticut's all-time scoring list with 1,562 points. After college, Burrell signed with the Toronto Blue Jays in June 1990 and began a professional baseball career. (Hudson 7/27/2006)
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    Nike
    about 1993
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    Nike
    about 1990
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