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History Shows Shoes Seductive Across Time
The article traces shoes as symbols of allure from ancient Egypt to modern Atlanta, noting jeweled toe rings and red soles in history, the dangerous spike heel, and shoes as status markers. It cites Eleanor Roosevelt and Mrs. Lyndon Johnson anecdotes, and explains foot-binding and fashion pressures in China, ending with old shoe superstitions.
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Atlanta
Lyndon B. Johnson
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Judith
Holofernes
Taki