Woman’s shoes

From the collections of PVMA • Digital image © Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Assoc. • Image use information

About this item

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.

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Details

Item typeClothing
Leatherworking
CreatorHoppe
Date1810–1830
PlaceEngland
TopicClothing, Textile, Fashion, Costume
EraThe New Nation, 1784–1815
MaterialAnimal Product; Cloth
Dimension detailsLength: 9.50 in Width: 2.62 in
Catalog #MH.F.230
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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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