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- Notes:
- A photo of Christmas gifts at the Employees Building of Kelvinator Corp., located at 1545 Clyde Park Ave., S.W. Two ladies hold clothing, another lady is holding a shoe, and the fourth lady holds a doll. The picture also shows shirts, dresses, jackets, socks, shoes and boots, and dolls, board games, and a toy car and truck.
- Date Created:
- 1937-12-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- A lighted window display at 147 Monroe Avenue, showing shoes, boots, purses,and hosiery. There are also several signs advertising different styles and prices, and a picture of a model is in the background.
- Date Created:
- 1937-12-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- A lighted window display at 147 Monroe Avenue, showing shoes, boots, slippers, and purses. There are also several signs advertising different styles and prices, and a picture of a model is in the background.
- Date Created:
- 1937-12-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- A large display of Christmas gifts at the Employees Building of Kelvinator Corp., located at 1545 Clyde Park Ave., S.W. The picture shows shirts, dresses, jackets, socks, shoes and boots, and dolls, board games, and toy cars and trucks. The gifts are shown on and in front of a curtained stage. Overhead is a large beam with spotlights.
- Date Created:
- 1937-12-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Description:
- These are sturdy, simple, inexpensive half-boots likely worn by a working class child. Thick, strong leather would have been uncomfortable and unforgiving for the wearer.
- Date Issued:
- [1865 TO 1875]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- The machine stitching on these boots is extraordinarily tight and fine--fabulous. Very narrow outer sole for a long, skinny foot. They could be wedding boots. Donor Mrs. Ethel G. Douglas, of 5th Ave. in New York City, was born circa 1885 in Pennsylvania. It is plausible that these were her mother's shoes, perhaps worn at a wedding around 1875.
- Date Issued:
- [1865 TO 1875]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Fabric gaiters that matched an outfit, with ankle lacings and square toe, were extremely popular in the mid 19th century. Wedding gaiters were of white satin, everyday pairs were of sturdy fabrics such as this. This pair could have been made at home (see Every Lady her Own Shoemaker, 1856). This pair comes from the Mitchell Family of Port Washington, New York.
- Date Issued:
- [1830 TO 1860]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Congress gaiters is a term for boots with elastic at the ankles. This style of boots is comfortable and easy to pull on and off. They were a very popular style in the mid 19th century for both men and women. At the time these were made, elastic thread was only available in black. This is why you see the black speckling in the white fabric of the gores of these boots.
- Date Issued:
- [1860 TO 1870]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection