#FootcandyFriday Archive: Edward Steichen created iconic fashion photography for #Vogue Paris Here, a 1920s classic 'barrette' shoe with revived French or Louis heel. Romantic skirt floats at the knee. Lovely. Read on: www.silkdamask.org/search/label... @vogueparis.bsky.social

Check out these fantastic kicks by #Valentino
for #FootcandyFriday from the #PeabodyEssexMuseum fashion and textile collection. From recent collection storage tour with #PetraSlinkard

Forgot to post on #FootcandyFriday: Stylish take on the Oxford in black and white, with high heels. Made by Hellstern & Sons, French, late 1920s © 2016 Bata Shoe Museum. Adding to my virtual shoe collection xx #batashoemuseum

#FootcandyFriday: Today we had warm temps & thoughts turned to spring sunshine & longer days. These lovelies capture the mood for me--striking yellow-gold brocaded silk shoes made by #London cordwainers, Thomas Ridout & James Davis, c1740-50 @colonialwmsburg

#FootcandyFriday: Evening pumps by Pietro Yantorny "the self-proclaimed 'most expensive shoemaker in the world' was a consummate craftsman utterly devoted to the art of shoemaking." These French silk shoes, c. 1925–30 are a burst of fresh spring air. @metmuseum.org

#Shoes & #politics for #FootcandyFriday Purchasing Patriotism: Politicization of Shoes, 1760s-70s @ageofrevolutions.bsky.social @hopkinspress.bsky.social More: ageofrevolutions.com/2019/03/04/pur… Image: brocaded silk buckle shoes,Lynn/Boston shoemaker Winthrop Gray @historicnewengland.bsky.social

Something special for #FootcandyFriday fr #VictoriaandAlbertMuseum: Pair of painted kid leather latchet shoes,c. 1760s, poss. made in Brussels Painted botanical decoration, w/ “vertical lines & scalloped edges resembles Brussels bobbin lace” Stunning shoes, creatively photographed Acc. # 270&A-1891

Charming for #FootcandyFriday: From the collection @mhs1791.bsky.social
Read on for details: "A Victorian Favorite: Special Occasion Shoes by Viault-Este, Paris" silkdamask.org/2016/08/a-vict…

#FootcandyFriday: Detail of dress hem from a robe à la française c1760 (fabric: c1750). The palette & over-scaled botanical details, extensive trimming are characteristic of the #Rococo. Lyon #brocade skims the top of iconic silk 18thc shoes with fab buckles. From the @thekyotocostumeinstitute