Women's Oxfords, 1900-1922

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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

1900-1922

Creator Notes

Made by J. & T. Cousins Company, Brooklyn, New York. Possibly sold by Stewarts of Louisville, Kentucky.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

40.245.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Leather
Cardboard

Color

Purple

Dimensions

Height: 5 in
Width: 3 in
Length: 10.5 in

Inscriptions

Insole: J & T Cousins Co. | NEW YORK