Women's Oxfords, 1902-1922

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Artifact Overview

Low-cut shoes that lace up the front became fashionable in the United States in the late 1800s. These easy-to-put-on shoes were a comfortable alternative to boots and button-fastened shoes. The style has remained popular ever since -- especially with men, but women wear them too. This pair belonged to the mother of Ann Davis who lived in Louisville, Kentucky.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Oxfords

Date Made

1902-1922

Creator Notes

Manufactured by Laird Schober and Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Possibly sold by Byck Brothers & Company, Louisville, Kentucky.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

40.245.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Leather
Cardboard

Color

White (Color)
Brown

Dimensions

Height: 5.5 in
Width: 2.75 in
Length: 10.375 in

Inscriptions

Insole: Laird Schober and Co. | Phila. Sole: CUSTOM MADE | Laird Schober and Co. | Phila. Side of box and lid: BYCK'S SHOE SALON | LOUISVILLE Short side of box: PRICE | 8.75 | SIZE | 6N | STYLE K 212
Women's Oxfords, 1902-1922