The Victoria is a
brand new shoe. We have received production samples, made a couple of
changes in design and now have placed the production orders. We will have
the first actual shoes in stock before mid-December.The Victoria
The Victoria is a
brand new shoe. We have received production samples, made a couple of
changes in design and now have placed the production orders. We will have
the first actual shoes in stock before mid-December.
Victoria is a fully leather lined flat heeled, fitted ankle-high bootee for the ladies. Victoria has a tapered, squarish toe cap and is made of glove leather on a left\right last. Victoria has six jet black buttons on the front of the shoe but there is no need for a button hook. Victoria has an elastic gusset on the inside of the ankle. Don't worry about time/authenticity. The elastic gusset was patented by Mr. Bailey in 1837. It was patented in Britain the same year by the firm of Sparkes Hall. (Victorian Costume and Costume Accessories, Anne Buck, keeper of the Gallery of English Costume, Platt Hall, Manchester. Library of Congress #62-8330)
The elastic gusset assures that there is no problem with ankle fit as there is with high button or lace-up Shady Lady boots. The Victoria will sell for $72 plus $5 shipping.
We are now taking orders against late November delivery because we know that the first shipments will not stay in our warehouse very long. If you wish to place an order please call now. We will need your card number but will not process the sale until we ship your order.
Sizes for both the Victoria and Rose are from 6 to 11 in B and D widths. We will have some Victorias in bone color, whole sizes 7-8-9-10 in B width
The Rose (Greenhow)
This
is another elastic-sided shoe. It has a plain, tapered squarish toe and a
vamp much like a fine English riding boot or jodhpur. Designed to be comfortable
for outdoor wear, it is a fine shoe for the active lady, whether period-correct
event watcher, nurse or sweetheart. We called this model Rose with
a vision of a dedicated lady making her way over the uncertain ground between
Federal and Confederate lines. Rose is leather lined and very well constructed.
Rose looks good with today's slacks, too. The price for Rose will be $70.00 plus $5 shipping.
We have not placed our orders for Rose but would like to know how many ladies are interested. We will accept orders but they will come in after the Victoria.
Phone us at 1 800 749 0687 and let us know if you are interested in the Victoria or Rose Greenhow models.
As with all Fugawee shoes, exchange or refund is no problem as long as the shoes are returned in a saleable condition.