This is a place for any extant garments in private collections from about 1929 back. There is no beginning date. The only rule is that it can't be currently in a museum and must be before a time my Great Aunts can remember. :-) I mostly post items I've seen on ebay, etsy, or other auction sites so we will continue to have a record of them for research purposes.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Regency Era Slippers
From the seller:
A dainty pair of 1820’s ivory satin straight shoes. The shoes are lined with linen and have the number 4m stamped inside. One of the shoes retains its original silk ribbon ankle ties. The shoes are in very good condition. There is a one inch split in the fabric along the edge of the leather sole. Length 10 inches Width 2 ½ inches.
From Me:
Straight last shoes were common well into the 19th Century. The idea of a left and right shoe didn't really take off until the 1840's.
Labels:
1820s,
19th Century,
Regency,
shoes,
womens
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