Institution: Wayne State University. Libraries / Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania / Topic: Slippers - Topics

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Description:: These slippers- really shoes- may have been used for a wedding. They appear plain but remnants of thread on the throat indicate this pair was decorated. Heeled shoes with square toes were particularly popular in the 1830's and 1840's. These leather shoes are less delicate than those made from satin, but still offer little support or protection from the elements. Thus, these are indoor shoes used to look fashionable. If worn outside they would quickly become soiled; the foot hangs over the straight soles and would likely become wet.
Date Issued:: [1830 TO 1850]
Data Provider:: Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
Collection:: Digital Dress Collection

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