These shoes, or “pumps,” were imported from England. They were common wear for the stylish woman of the early 19th century. Men also wore pumps, but theirs were usually black and had no ribbons to tie around the ankle.
Hoppe. Woman’s shoes. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/mh-f-230/. Accessed on December 3, 2024.
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