Pair of "Satellite" Jumping Shoes

George Pierce

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Caption

George Pierce American, active mid–20th century. Pair of "Satellite" Jumping Shoes, Patented June 18, 1968. Metal, textile, rubber, 5 3/4 x 4 5/8 x 10 in. (14.6 x 11.7 x 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Harry Greenberger, 2010.51a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2010.51a-b.jpg)

Title

Pair of "Satellite" Jumping Shoes

Date

Patented June 18, 1968

Geography

Place manufactured: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Medium

Metal, textile, rubber

Classification

Clothing

Dimensions

5 3/4 x 4 5/8 x 10 in. (14.6 x 11.7 x 25.4 cm)

Markings

Unmarked

Credit Line

Gift of Harry Greenberger

Accession Number

2010.51a-b

Rights

Creative Commons-BY

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