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- Brannock Device, 1950-1965 - Many people may not know that the scientific-looking gadget found in most shoe stores is called a Brannock device. Charles Brannock, a shoe store owner from Syracuse, New York, invented this tool in the late 1920s. It replaced a simple wooden ruler-type stick. The Brannock device provides more precise measurements of a person's foot ensuring a better fitting shoe.
- 1950-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Brannock Device, 1950-1965
Many people may not know that the scientific-looking gadget found in most shoe stores is called a Brannock device. Charles Brannock, a shoe store owner from Syracuse, New York, invented this tool in the late 1920s. It replaced a simple wooden ruler-type stick. The Brannock device provides more precise measurements of a person's foot ensuring a better fitting shoe.
- Women's "Tulsa" Pumps, 1920-1925 -
- 1920-1925
- Collections - Artifact
Women's "Tulsa" Pumps, 1920-1925
- Women's "Lyla" Oxfords, circa 1926 - 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 was part of the stock from the Campbell Boot Shop in Charlevoix, Michigan.
- circa 1926
- Collections - Artifact
Women's "Lyla" Oxfords, circa 1926
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 was part of the stock from the Campbell Boot Shop in Charlevoix, Michigan.
- Women's High Heels, 1920-1925 -
- 1920-1925
- Collections - Artifact
Women's High Heels, 1920-1925
- Women's Pumps, 1925-1930 -
- 1925-1930
- Collections - Artifact
Women's Pumps, 1925-1930
- Boy's Galoshes, 1960-1970 -
- 1960-1970
- Collections - Artifact
Boy's Galoshes, 1960-1970
- Men's Sneakers, 1950-1955 - Canvas shoes with rubber soles called sneakers gained popularity after World War II. Sports participation (particularly in basketball) was growing, and a distinct youth culture was emerging as a commercial force. Manufacturers began marketing sneakers to this new market in the 1950s. These Red Ball Jets made by Ball-Band were one option for teenage athletes or trendsetters.
- 1950-1955
- Collections - Artifact
Men's Sneakers, 1950-1955
Canvas shoes with rubber soles called sneakers gained popularity after World War II. Sports participation (particularly in basketball) was growing, and a distinct youth culture was emerging as a commercial force. Manufacturers began marketing sneakers to this new market in the 1950s. These Red Ball Jets made by Ball-Band were one option for teenage athletes or trendsetters.
- Women's "Nanda" High Heels, circa 1965 -
- circa 1965
- Collections - Artifact
Women's "Nanda" High Heels, circa 1965
- Women's Oxfords, 1925-1930 - 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 was part of the stock from the Campbell Boot Shop in Charlevoix, Michigan.
- 1925-1930
- Collections - Artifact
Women's Oxfords, 1925-1930
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 was part of the stock from the Campbell Boot Shop in Charlevoix, Michigan.
- Women's "Mar-V-Lus Age" Oxfords, 1930 - 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 was part of the stock from the Campbell Boot Shop in Charlevoix, Michigan.
- 1930
- Collections - Artifact
Women's "Mar-V-Lus Age" Oxfords, 1930
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 was part of the stock from the Campbell Boot Shop in Charlevoix, Michigan.