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Shoe: Wedge sandal

 Item — Box: 5, Object: 3

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection is comprised of artifacts created and collected by Alicia Gaspar de Alba and Sandra Ruiz for a student-led exhibit on the Maquiladora Murders in Juarez, as well as items from a conference related to the subject. Materials include clothing, artistic displays and objects, and papers.

Dates

  • Creation: 1999-2007

Conditions Governing Access

Open for research. Access is available by appointment for UCLA students and faculty, as well as independent researchers. Advance requests can be made via the Archival Research Application on the CSRC Library website.

Extent

From the Collection: 15.85 Linear Feet (14 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Description

1 black Steve Madden wedge sandal. The platform is decorated with 3 photographs of young women, 2 gold heart pendants. The words "No Mas?" is painted in red on the outside of the shoe. A nail is nailed into the back of the insole. A photograph of a young woman is glued to the strap, along with along with a gold, apple-shaped pendant, purple beads, yellow and white yarn that spell out "No", and lavender flowers.

Repository Details

Part of the Chicano Studies Research Center Library Repository

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