SHOES
CultureCanadian
Date2020
Dimensions12.5 x 8.5 x 23.5 cm
Object numberHF.2021.49.1 A-B
DescriptionPair of Mary Jane style shoes made by the John Fluevog brand. The shoe uppers are contrasting pink patent leather and burgundy leather. Pink patent leather stitching encircles the shoe upper with a patent leather strap and brass buckle. The sole is burgundy rubber, decorated with pink musical notes and signature on heel. A clear transparent sticker on the base of the sole indicates materials of shoes. The shoe inner is natural coloured leather with a pink leather half-circle in the centre. The interior sole is stamped with size info, company logo, the 50th anniversary and Dr. Bonnie Henry's name and her COVID-19 reminder to "Be Kind, Be Calm & Be Safe". Narrative
Inspired by B.C.'s Chief Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and knowing that Dr. Henry grew up in Charlottetown, the Museum & Heritage Foundation was contacted in 2021 and offered a pair of these shoes for the permanent artifact collection. The shoes were made under the brand, John Fluevog, and 100% of profits raised from the sales were donated in support of Food Banks BC.
Like all the other provincial Chief Health Officers, Dr. Henry rose to fame during the COVID-19 pandemic which took hold globally in March 2020. In that role, she became the public face for provincial health decisions and safety measures relating to COVID-19.
