Why did people need a pair of pattens for walking?

Why did people need a pair of pattens for walking?

Pattens – ‘Outdoor Footwear’Craven Museum & Gallery During Georgian and Victorian times, the shoes worn by the middle and upper classes were often beautifully designed, in line with contemporary fashions. However, they did not stand up to the...
Discover Victorian moustaches through portraits and cup design

Discover Victorian moustaches through portraits and cup design

Moustache cup and portraits Ryedale Folk Museum and others This unusual cup at Ryedale Folk Museum was produced with a special ledge or guard inside, giving us a clue to its owner. Towards the end of the 19th century, any respectable Victorian gentleman would likely...
These 19th century ‘straight’ shoes made a fashion statement

These 19th century ‘straight’ shoes made a fashion statement

Straight ShoesRyedale Folk Museum These decorative shoes show the importance of appearing fashionable when in polite company at a time when women’s feet were preferred to be small and dainty. Each shoe measures just six centimetres across. During the 18th and early...
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