The sixty-three ladies’ shoes now illustrated have all belonged to and been worn by ladies of the 19th century. They have been most carefully selected to illustrate the variety and change of fashion during that period. The shoes can be copied in any material by any shoemaker. I beg to return thanks to all those who have been so kind as to give me their assistance in collecting them. This specimen of Mule or Bedroom Slipper is in green velvet, on which the coat of arms is embroidered in rich silk and metallic threads. The front is finished off with a white silk ruche, held in place with a row of narrow gold braid, and the lower outline softened with an edging of fine blonde lace. The heel is…
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