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Man's Shoes

ShoemakerMade by Cole Haan American, founded 1928
Dateabout 1992
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 3 7/16 x 4 5/8 x 12in. (8.7 x 11.7 x 30.5cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Harrison Jenkins
DescriptionMan's black loafers with small tassels on the vamp.
Object number2004.34.5a-b
MarkingsStamped on sole of each shoe, "COLE HAAN / HAND MADE IN ITALY / 12 / M".

Stamped on insole of each shoe, "COLE HAAN / MADE IN ITALY".

Stamped on the left side of the interior of each shoe, "931 12 M".
NotesHistorical Note: Jim Calhoun was the coach of the University of Connecticut's men's basketball team. Coach Calhoun transformed the UConn men's basketball team into a Big East power. He led the Huskies to both the NIT Championship and the NCAA Championship. He has coached such NBA stars as Reggie Lewis, Cliff Robinson, Tate George, Chris Smith, Scott Burell, Ray Allen, Richard Hamilton, Caron Butler, Emeka Okafor, and Ben Gordon. (Hudson 7/26/2006)
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