Friday Shoe History Corner: Will the real granny bootie please stand up?

posted by: shoesense in Shoe History Corner on August 31st, 2007

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On the left: a creation of Francois Pinet, c. 1870; on the right, French boot c. 1890.

Writes Linda O’Keeffe: ‘Victorian morality dictated that women’s ankles be coveered to protect them from men’s prying eyes. Ironically, the intricate tight lacings of the ankle boots had a titillating effect.’

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One Response to “Friday Shoe History Corner: Will the real granny bootie please stand up?”

  1. October 13, 2010 at 5:03 pm, leticia said:

    these boots are AMAZING!!

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