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Gift of Harrison Jenkins, 2004.34.2a-b, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain
Woman's Shoes
Gift of Harrison Jenkins, 2004.34.2a-b, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain

Woman's Shoes

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Rebecca Lobo American, born 1973
ManufacturerManufactured by Asics founded 1977
Dateabout 1995
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 7 3/4 x 4 1/4 x 12 1/4in. (19.7 x 10.8 x 31.1cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Harrison Jenkins
DescriptionWoman's white high-top basketball shoes with blue and navy blue stripes on the side. Red letters on the tongue of each shoe read, "asics".
Object number2004.34.2a-b
MarkingsStitched on the back of each shoe, "asics®/ GEL".
Stitched on the outside of each tongue, "asics®/ PERFORMANCE".
Stamped on the bottom of each shoe, "asics®".
NotesHistorical Note: Rebecca Lobo played center/forward on the University of Connecticut women's basketball team. She was a Kodak All-American and the National Player of the Year, and she led her team to the NCAA National Championship. (Hudson 7/26/2006)
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