Black and Brown Baby Shoes
Date19th century
Object NameShoes
Mediumleather
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsLength: 10cm
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS014218
About MeIn the late 19th and early 20th centuries little feet were squashed into a variety of leather shoe styles, unlike the comfy "padders" available today. Babies wore silk bootees, often embellished with elaborate embroidery or fur lined for warmth.
c.1919
c. 1918
Mid-19th Century
