One organization Lucille Ball supported for many years was SHARE. Founded in 1953 by the wifes of the Rat Pack, it is the oldest charity in Beverly Hills. In its 70+ years of exisitance, the members have raised over $65 million for children in need throughout the Los Angeles area.
Many of their fundraising events were a western theme. Lucy can be seen costumed in variations of this concept accompanied by Desi during the 1950’s, then Gary and family over the next three decades. These cowhide and leather western boots were Lucille’s and most likely worn to one of these galas. They were originally sold to the public during one of the estate auctions held in the mid-1990’s.
These look similar to a pair she wore for an I Love Lucy Episode where Lucy and Ricky are trying to break their lease dancing to El Breako the Leaso! You can see some of the white as she dances around.
Hi Mary,
Great observation! They certainly do look like the same shape and style.
Thank you for your comment! 🙂