Wells, Louis Vaughn, Terry France, Marie Prince

Description

Boots worn by Prince in the movie Purple Rain, 1984. Pair of black leather high-heeled demi-boots that came just above the ankles with an elastic godet on the inner side of each boot for ease in pulling on. Pentagonal shapes are sewn on over the insteps, with edges continuing to the shanks on each side. Black script on a white label inside both shoes read: "T.O.Dey". See ID Numbers 1987.124.1 through 1987.124.7 for other pieces of the Purple Rain costume.

Record Contributed By

Minnesota Historical Society