April 8, 2009 by Vic
Slippers 1800
The Bata Shoe Museum’s website features a podcast about beautifully preserved dancing shoes from 1700. Last year, Regency Ramble offered a comprehensive post about shoes worn in the Regency Period. Additional information sits on Cathy Decker’s Regency Footwear Page that features a variety of links and images.
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The neglected tombstone found in an overgrown burial ground.
Rear Admiral Charles Austen CB
Died off Prome, the 7th October 1852, while in command of the Naval Expedition on the river Irrawady against the Burmese Forces, aged 73 years.”
The grave after restoration
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Dancing slippers. Ah, what fanciful images that evokes. Thanks for the links.
The Bata Shoe Museum is terrific! They had a special exhibit on Roccoco shoes two years ago which was really interesting and well-done. If you’re ever in Toronto, that museum is a must-see.
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