Photo Courtesy of the Philadelphia Museum of Art Upon reading the men’s section of the day, you might wonder what, in fact, spats are. They are essentially gaiters – or material fashioned around shoes adn boots to help protect from mud splatter. Or, you know, look cool. here’s a super brief article on it: https://philamuseum.org/collection/object/90911ContinueContinue reading “19th Century Shoes: 1891 – 1900”
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19th Century Shoes: 1881 – 1890
There were quite a variety of descriptions on this one, including some conflicting information–such as lots of information on women’s walking boots but also notes saying that day shoes were more fashionable than walking boots, so it seems clear that there was some transition during this time period. 1881-1890ish Men’s Footwear Narrow, pointed toes orContinueContinue reading “19th Century Shoes: 1881 – 1890”
19th Century Shoes: 1871 – 1880
I am taking a moment before delving into 1870 footwear to squeal. Guys! Guess what I found at a used bookstore?!?! I found an antique book on historical fashion!! That’s right! This book was published in 1910 and talks about fashion from 1800 – 1870!! I think I legitimately squealed in the bookstore when IContinueContinue reading “19th Century Shoes: 1871 – 1880”
19th Century Shoes: 1861 – 1870
1861-1870ish Men’s Footwear Leather shoes and ankle boots sometimes with contrasting toecaps Medium-high leather heels fabric gussets, side button fastenings, laced fastenings Narrow square toes Women’s Footwear Leather soles, sometimes covered in fabric Fabric or silk linings Round and pointed toes One to two-inch heels Black satin slippers Colored shoes matching dresses Button or elasticContinueContinue reading “19th Century Shoes: 1861 – 1870”
19th Century Shoes: 1851 – 1860
1851-1860ish Men’s Footwear Leather soles Round, square, and pointed toes Medium stacked heels Leather uppers halves, with fabric tops Could have button fastenings, elastic gussets, ribbon laces Women’s Footwear Mostly pointed toes now Heeled shoes and boots Boots usually had elastic gussets or laced Evening shoes of stuff or taffeta Elastic sides or laced Bows,ContinueContinue reading “19th Century Shoes: 1851 – 1860”
19th Century Shoes: 1841 – 1850
1841-1850ish Men’s Footwear Leather, leather, leather! Leather soles, boots, heels Round toes Low to medium stacked heels Contrasting colors on upper boot, sometimes with ribbon pulls Trousers under foot Women’s Footwear Heelless fine leather soles, mostly, with some wedge heels Square, pointed, round toes Leather toecaps and elastic side gussets Low-cut square vamps Satin ribbons,ContinueContinue reading “19th Century Shoes: 1841 – 1850”
19th Century Shoes: 1831 – 1840
1831-1840ish Men’s Footwear Leather boots, sometimes with toe caps Stirrup under foot Evening pumps with low-cut vamps Thin soles Possible trimmings might have included bows, silk linings Women’s Footwear Boots, boots, and more boots; cloth, sable, silk, black velvet, short front Square or round toes Satin evening shoes, often with long silk ribbons Flat pumpsContinueContinue reading “19th Century Shoes: 1831 – 1840”
19th Century Shoes: 1821 – 1830
It was a harder to find images for this week’s shoes because the dresses are longer and the toes just barely peek out from under – which means later might be even more difficult. But don’t worry, I shall persist! 1821-1830ish Men’s Footwear Thin soles Low wedge heels Silk ribbon laces rounded or square toesContinueContinue reading “19th Century Shoes: 1821 – 1830”
19th Century Shoes: 1811 – 1820
Remember back in July when I did a post on shoes from 1800 – 1810? Yes, it has been that long since I have done a fashion post again. Ah, the trials of summer and travel! But I’ve decided to stick with that format for now – the quick snippets of information rather than theContinueContinue reading “19th Century Shoes: 1811 – 1820”
19th Century Shoes: 1800 – 1810
Today, I want to talk about shoes. Yes, you may well blink in surprise. Because who, when doing a post on historical fashion, ever concentrates on shoes? Well, exactly! I mean, do you know how hard it is, when you are creating a scene for an historical fiction book, to figure out what shoe they’dContinueContinue reading “19th Century Shoes: 1800 – 1810”
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