Women's Shoes, about 1875

Description:
These are interesting shoes; likely a transitional shoes style popular just after the Civil War. They are machine sewn, but retain the straight soles that fall from favor shortly after the war. These are inexpensive, sturdy women's shoes worn by the ordinary housekeeper.
Date Issued:
[1870 TO 1880]
Data Provider:
Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
Collection:
Digital Dress Collection
Subject Topic:
Shoes and Footwear
Format:
clothing
Rights:
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URL:
http://digital.library.wayne.edu/item/wayne:EM02_35_449_2