One of the fashion magazines from the early 1860s reported that silk satin boots, of white or a color to…
On Practical Footwear, 1860-1880
Fabulous! Thanks so much for this tutorial! Thanks to you I know what to call my fave heel when I'm…
On Practical Footwear, 1860-1880
Oh my goodness, love love love them! I was thinking like Auntie Nan - I wanted to see pictures of…
On Practical Footwear, 1860-1880
Ooh, we are going into the early bustle period at our San Diego house museum and boy, do we need…
On Practical Footwear, 1860-1880
Thanks for the great history lesson.
On V234: What Kind of Heel Is That? A Quick Guide to Historical Shoe Heels
Love the boots! Thanks for sharing. If only I could find a vintage boot to fit my modern foot.
On Practical Footwear, 1860-1880
Hi Natalie - A knock-on heel is one that is wrapped in the material of the shoe (leather, satin, etc.),…
On Practical Footwear, 1860-1880
Dear Lauren, How interesting! Have never seen a visual timeline in the boot dept. before. Question: what is a "knock-on"…
On Practical Footwear, 1860-1880
Hmm... I'd love to have the two tone 1870's, or the white 1863, or the 1883 scollop boots. Love the…
On Practical Footwear, 1860-1880
Those 1870s two-tone boots are amazing!
On Practical Footwear, 1860-1880