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Gift of Harrison Jenkins, 2004.34.1a-b, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain
Woman's Shoes
Gift of Harrison Jenkins, 2004.34.1a-b, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain

Woman's Shoes

Dateabout 1994
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (approximate height x width x depth): 4 x 4 x 9 1/4in. (10.2 x 10.2 x 23.5cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Harrison Jenkins
DescriptionWoman's silver racing shoes for luge. Each shoe has three blue strips running from one side over the top to the other side. The stripes are interrupted on the outside edge of the shoe by the word "adidas" in pink lettering.
Object number2004.34.1a-b
MarkingsPrinted in pink lettering on the side of each shoe is "adidas".NotesHistorical Note: Bethany Calcaterra-McMahon of Waterford, Connecticut was a luger on the United States Olympic Team in 1994. In 1993, she finished eighteenth in the World Cup, and third for the United States. At the Junior Olympic level, she won a World Cup Race, finished third in the world championship, and won the United States Junior Championships for four consecutive years. (Hudson 7/26/2006)
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    Not on view
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    Adidas
    about 1989
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