Here is a new look at some very smart, old shoes. In 1896, detailed
engravings of 3000 styles of shoes and boots for men, women, and
children were cataloged for sale by Geo. D. Ramsdell of Rochester, N.Y.
They included the most fashionable designs in shoes for a discriminating
clientele. Today, these shoe designs look romantic and stylish and enjoy
renewed popularity among the young and old alike. The styles shown here
will inspire another look at the beautiful shapes, materials, and
workmanship that were expected of a shoe in 1896. The styles for women
include laced and buttoned boots; flat and spring-heel styles; wool,
straight, and congress shoes; oxfords; and slippers. For men there are
dress shoes in wool and leather, sporting and oxford types, boots,
rubbers, leggings, overgaiters, and slippers. For boys and girls there
are everyday and dressy shoes, oxfords, and again, slippers. This book
also presents charming advertising cuts for the retail trade to use when
it publicized these shoes in newspapers. A Price Guide relates the
values for shoes of this type on the market today.