Saint Crispin and the strange tale of shoes through time
An exploration of footwear history from Saint Crispin to modern American boots. It covers cobbler saints, global shoe styles, Chinese foot binding, European laws on shoe length, wooden and straw footwear, the rise of high heels, and the health and cultural implications of wearing shoes across civilizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crispin
St. Crispin
George Fox
Hans Sachs
Germany
William Gifford
Quarterly
America
Brittany
Edward IV
England
China
France
Austria
Morning Tonic on Self Duty and Future Integrity
A centering piece urges young men to prioritize their future selves above all others. It advocates living to avoid reproach, keeping the body free of vice, drink, and drugs, and keeping the mind clean for lasting personal responsibility.
Edict of Fashion Galls for Stocks of Fur and Lace
Fashion notes describe new Irish lace and tuck net in stocks and frills. Robespierre frills, high lace stocks, and satin accents transform plain coats into feminine winter outfits. Fur neckpieces trend toward high collars with ribbons. pelerines and stoles stay stylish while Irish lace dominates evening wear and trims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robespierre
First Principle of Gains ing and Keeping Health
A discussion on keeping life simple amid modern restlessness. It argues novelty fuels dissatisfaction in women and children, urging a distinction between necessities and frills, with a rule of less change and more repose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tfe
Louise
Lfe
Winter fashion notes from the era of subtle laces and shine
The piece outlines dress trends including avoidance of dotted veils and colored laces, late tan shoes, embroidery trims, a revival of one tone waists, and button shoes for men as a winter staple. It highlights artistic simplicity, slender umbrellas, a metal touch in costumes, and the continued dominance of shiny leather shoes.
Handy in Kitchen: Ingenious Inexpensive Cooking Aids
A catalog of small labor-saving devices for the kitchen describes an oil dropper faucet attachment for egg beaters to add oil gradually, vegetable cutters for attractive soup garnishes, a round biscuit cutter with doughnut option, a rubber stopper for bottles, a rolling roler with cookie impressions, a parallelogram cutter, and an ice pick with protective case. These cheap tools promise easier salad dressing, nicer cookies, and neater serving.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kld
India
Uhdermoid
Uverwood
Omoe OL Factory
Frenci
Brogons
Redskin
Africa
Congress
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!