"Keds-Dandy New Shoes for Fun-Loving Feet," 1917
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Artifact Overview
The United Rubber Company consolidated their multiple shoe brands under the name Keds in 1916. While the company made rubber-soled athletic shoes for all ages and genders, the Keds brand was heavily marketed to women and girls. This 1917 advertisement from the children's magazine St. Nicholas promotes shoes to active kids and centers girls in the artwork.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Advertisement
Date Made
April 1917
Subject Date
1917
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
91.303.2391
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 5.5 in
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