Until recently, museums and collectors kept only the fanciest footwear. Work shoes were thrown out like old sneakers. Most of the surviving women's shoes of the Colonial era were made of linen or silk. The problem with fabric shoes is that the unending varieties of linen and damask and ball gown material make it impossible to make a shoe except on an individual basis. We studied dozens of books and surviving leather shoes in museum collections. We found that the etchings of Hogarth (1740-1780) were a gold mine of information on Colonial period shoes. We also designed several models in leather that may be dyed to any color you desire.
All of Fugawee's ladies' shoes are all leather, including heels and lifts. Buckles are not included in the prices shown.
Anna
A
comfortable heeled shoe is a left/right
model designed to be worn
without buckles. She is designed to be worn with a ribbon tie or a rosette
that will match your outfit. Heel is 2 inches. Steel shank, black
calfskin. Modern last. Sizes5½ to 10 in full and half sizes widths B and C and full
sizes in 11 and 12 B and C. Price is $87
plus $10. shipping.
Barbara
is
the woman's version of our 1758 or
Ligonier shoe.
Low heel, straight last, round toe, unlined, and available in
smooth or rough-out leather. Sturdy and stable on a city street paved with cobblestones or on the rough turf of a
campground. May be worn with ties or buckles. Barbara sells for $90.20 plus
$10.00
shipping
Buckles are not included. See our buckle page
Connie
is
modeled after a photo in Baumgartner's book on Clothing in Colonial Williamsburgh.
Connie is a straight last, heeled shoe. Surprisingly
comfortable. You will forget that it is a straight last shoe the second or third
time you wear it. We have Connie in black smooth calfskin or suede
and a few in natural color. The naturals were meant to allow the customer
to dye a shoe to match her outfit but never caught on so we are discontinuing
them. Call to check on availability. The Baumgartner book shows a natural
color shoe like the one shown and was the model for our Connie. Connie has
a 1-3/4 inch heel and is available in sizes 6B to 10C in even sizes only.
Price is $82.50 p
lus
$10.00 shipping. Buckles are not included.
Debbie Is modeled after a shoe seen in Hogarth's etchings. It is a made on a left/right last with a heel of 1-3/4". Smooth black calfskin. The Debbie will take a 1¼ inch buckle or may be tied with a ribbon or rosette. Debbie is available in sizes 6B to 10C in full and half sizes. Extra wide sizes will be available soon. Good for Men doing the Fop impression. The price for Debbie is $129.80 plus $10.00 Shipping. Buckles are not included.
Martha
is an elegant shoe, ready for the Governor's Ball or for
everyday use by a style-conscious lady. Martha features all leather construction
on a comfortable modern last with a heel of 2 inches. The thing that
makes Martha elegant is the carefully crafted fan-shaped
tongue. Sizes 5B to 11C in full and half sizes. Price of the Martha is $87
plus $10.00 shipping. Buckles are not included. Martha is also available in a
bone color suitable for use as it comes from the box or easily died to almost
any color.
The
Concord. Originally designed to honor those men who fired the shot heard round the
World, the Concord is proving popular with women who want a solid and comfortable shoe that will stand up to grass and
gravel; a shoe that will carry a tired woman until sunset.
Order the men's size one and one half sizes smaller than your regular size. Few women will require anything wider than an E width (our narrowest). Thus. if you take a normal woman's size 9c, you probably will find a good fit in a Concord 7½ E. The best shoe around for a stony site. Buckles not included.
Available in smooth or rough finish. Price is $98 plus $10.00 shipping.
Jennifer the Brocade shoe
The
Jennifer made with your materials, either silk, brocade or tapestry. This
is built on our Debbie last and comes in whole and half sizes 5 to 12, M & W
widths.. The heel height is 1 3/4". A very comfortable walking
shoe. The fabric is enhanced with a stiffener so that the shoe will retain
its shape. One feature that did not come on these prototypes is the white
leather welt between the sole and the upper. The shoes will come with a
tension buckle, but you can use a Bow or fancy buckle for your impression.
Since this will be make up for you with your material, the time required will be
6 weeks. The cost $180.00 pr. Only 1/2 yard of material required.
Louise (Brocade shoe)
The
Louise is our 2" heel shoe that we can make with your material.
The classic curved heel give this shoe an elegant air. The heel can be
covered in your fabric or a colored leather. Sizes
are from 5 to 12 , whole and half sizes, but at this time only available in a B width.
Louise is a left/right and will also come with a white leather welt and a
tension buckle. Time required is 6 weeks, 1/2 yard of material. cost $180.00 pr
Sally (Brocade shoe)
Sally
is the last style for Brocade shoes, The heel is 2" high but with a gentle
curve. As with the Louise, Sally comes in whole and half sizes
5 to 12, but only B width.
6 weeks to make and only 1/2 yard of material required. Cost $180.00
Please call with any questions 850 803 8813
Here are some ideas for fabric. You can request a heel covered with your fabric or a matching leather.
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