{"product_id":"womens-shoes-in-america-17951930-9780873386562","title":"Womens Shoes in America  1795-1930","description":"\u003cp\u003eMany a mans heart has been kept from wandering by the bow on his wifes slipper.Demorests  1883 In an engaging narrative history  the beautifully illustrated Womens Shoes in America investigates an aspect of American material culture not previously examined and provides a detailed reference for dating womens footwear. Part One  A History of Womens Footwear in America  discusses the history of the American shoe industry and surveys changing styles of shoes  boots  boudoir slippers  overshoes  and sports shoes. It examines the relationship between womens footwear and womens roles in the context of nineteenth-century culture  as well as providing specific information about the evolving etiquette that governed womens choices in shoes. Part Two  Dating Womens Shoes  1795-1930  a detailed reference for dating surviving shoes  will be of particular use to museums  dealers  collectors  material culture historians  and reenactors. It is arranged according to easily defined visible characteristics and presents the style variations in chronological order. Over four hundred clear and detailed drawings make identification as simple and accurate as possible. Womens Shoes in America is invaluable for those interested in fashion and costume historyor just shoes!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45666204123189,"sku":"ByrdShop_0873386566","price":53.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780873386562.jpg?v=1782423031","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/womens-shoes-in-america-17951930-9780873386562","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}