Bathing Shoes, circa 1915

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Artifact Overview

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, garments for swimming, also called sea bathing, were quite modest and included accessories like caps and lace-up bathing slippers. Bathing shoes served a practical purpose, helping protect the swimmer's feet from broken glass, shells or pebbles.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Boots (Footwear)

Date Made

circa 1915

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Probably made in the United States.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

83.84.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Canvas

Color

White (Color)
Black (Color)

Bathing Shoes, circa 1915