A Guide to the Shoe research files, 1988 Research, colonial shoes MS 1993.11

A Guide to the Shoe research files, 1988

A Collection in the
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation`s
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Manuscript Number MS 1993.11


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Repository
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Manuscript Number
MS 1993.11
Title
Colonial shoes research files 1988
Physical Characteristics
.75 linear feet.
Creator
Colonial Williamsburg. Historic Trades.
Location
On site.
Language
English
Abstract
Documentation relating to colonial footwear compiled by Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Trades program for future reference and reproduction.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Colonial shoes research files, Manuscript #MS 1993.11, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Acquisition Information

Transfer from Historic Trades

Scope and Content

These files are the result of a survey of surviving examples of eighteenth-century footwear conducted by Colonial Williamsburg employees in 1988. Each folder within the file documents a particular shoe examined and includes a sheet giving measurement, materials used, and information regarding the type of stitching and type of lining used, Each folder also includes a survey sheet, tracings of the various pieces used to construct the shoe, and a black and white photo of the shoe.

Arrangement

The folders are arranged by identification numbers assigned by the researchers.

Index Terms

    Subjects:

  • Shoes

Contents List

Colonial Shoes: 20th century research
  • 0250
    Man's Turnshoe, England, business manufacture
    ca. 1781
  • 0440
    Woman's shoe
    ca. 1781
  • 0533
    Man's right shoe
    ca. 1781
  • 0534
    Sole, insole, one (attached) quarter heel lining belonging to one shoe. 2 quarters and latch appear to NOT be related to pattern and leather.
    ca. 1781
  • 0537
    Shoe vamp, England
    ca. 1781
  • 0540
    Vamp only is in practically mint condition
    ca. 1781
  • 0680
    Man's shoe (vamp only)
    ca. 1781
  • 0892
    Object is fine quality, intact, not pulled apart
    ca. 1781
  • 0930
    Man's heel and sole
    ca. 1781
  • 0997
    Man's vamp
    ca. 1781
  • 1011
    Sailor's shoe, England
    ca. 1781
  • 1013
    Man's shoe
    ca. 1781
  • 1032
    Man's shoe
    ca. 1781
  • 1049
    Sole only
    ca. 1781
  • 1063
    Two pieces of heel, England
    ca. 1781
  • 1065
    Rear half of outer sole and heel, England
    ca. 1781
  • 1109
    Man's turnsole, England
    ca. 1781
  • 1123
    Sailor shoe, England
    ca. 1781
  • 1155
    This shoe has overlapping stitching intact on right quarter
    ca. 1781
  • 1211
    Turnshoe sole and heel, England
    ca. 1781
  • 1236
    Man's shoe, ca. 1781
    ca. 1781
  • 1266
    Man's turnshoe, England, business manufacture
    ca. 1781
  • 1272
    Man's shoe (1/2 sole only)
    ca. 1781
  • 1300
    Man's shoe (sole only)
    ca. 1781
  • 1347
    Sailor's shoe (insole only), England business manufacture
    ca. 1781
  • 1361
    Man's shoe
    ca. 1781
  • 1399
    Pieces of man's shoe (latches), England
    ca. 1781
  • 1400
    Man's work shoe (turnshoe with insole), England
    ca. 1781
  • 1444
    Man's shoe parts
    ca. 1781
  • 1443
    Sailor's shoe, England
    ca. 1781
  • 1445
    Man's shoe parts
    ca. 1781
  • 1404
    Sailor's shoe, England
    ca. 1781
  • 1450
    Turnshoe/insole, buckled, clump sole repair, England
    ca. 1781
  • 1542
    Man's shoe (vamp only)
    ca. 1781
  • 1563
    Man's shoe parts
    ca. 1781
  • 1608
    Man's shoe, business manufacture
    ca. 1781
  • 1612
    Man's shoe parts, England
    ca. 1781
  • 1613
    Sailor shoe, England
    ca. 1781
  • 1673
    Sailor shoe insole, turnsole, England
    ca. 1781
  • 1679
    Sailor shoe, England
    ca. 1783
  • 1764
    Sailor's shoe, England
    ca. 1781
  • 1790
    Sailor shoe (piece of heel), England
    ca. 1781
  • 1972
    Man's shoe part (sock liner only)
    ca. 1781
  • 1800
    Sailor shoe (heel only), England
    ca. 1781
  • 1821
    Sailor shoe (2 quarters only), England
    ca. 1781
  • 1822
    Man's dress shoe, England, business manufacture
    ca. 1781
  • 1824
    Man's shoe
    ca. 1781
  • 1881
    Man's shoe
    ca. 1781
  • 1882
    Man's shoe, England, business manufactured
    ca. 1781
  • 1848
    Sailor's turnshoe, heavily patched, England, business manufactured
    ca. 1781
  • 1886
    Man's shoe (not disassembled), England
    ca. 1781
  • 1995
    Man's shoe vamp (fragment only)
    ca. 1781
  • 3941
    Sailor's shoe, England
    ca. 1781
  • 3972
    Sailor's shoe (welt), England
    ca. 1781
  • 5085
    Sailor's shoe (welt), England, maker's name is C.H. or H.C.
    ca. 1781
  • 17495
    Man's shoe, England, business manufacture
    ca. 1781