Bathing Shoes, circa 1915
THF370082 / 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)
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