Cleat, Shoe
Object number2023.160.2 a,b
Manufacturer
J. B. Athletic Shoe Company
Date1969-1971
MediumLeather; Fabric; Metal; Plastic
Credit LineGift of Jerilyn Riedel
DescriptionPair of softball cleats. Black leather cleats with white leather strip around sides of opening; three holes on each side in the black leather show the white strip. Faded black fabric shoelaces with plastic aglets; shoelaces thread through the aforementioned white leather strip and twelve metal eyelets (two rows of six). Black leather interior with brown woven fabric insole. Brown leather sole with light brown stitching around the perimeter. Sole has riveted cleats including one at front with one stud, one under ball of foot with two studs, and one triangular cleat at rear with three studs.DimensionsHeight x Width x Length (a): 3.75 x 3.875 x 10.25 in. (9.5 x 9.8 x 26 cm)Height x Width x Length (b): 3.625 x 4 x 10.25 in. (9.2 x 10.2 x 26 cm)
Marks(a)
Number on tongue represented in pinholes "6".
(b)
Right shoe has off-white fabric tag on inside of tongue with black embroidered text "MAGNUS / ATHLETIC FOOTWEAR / J. B. ATHLETIC SHOE CO."
Historical NotesPair of softball cleats worn by Jerilyn Riedel from 1969-1971 while playing for the East End Debs.
Previous owner
Jerilyn Riedel
Related institution
East End Debs
On View
Not on view
1980-1989
1925-1939
1940-1949
1940-1949
