18th & 19th Century (1800s) Ladies Shoes & Boots
Colonial, Federal Era, Jacksonian Era, Dickens, Manifest Destiny,
Victorian, California Gold Rush, Mexican War, Antebellum,
Civil War, Old West, Gilded Age, Gay 90s & Edwardian
(Pre-Colonial through 1920s)
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| Ladies Colonial, Victorian, Edwardian and American Civil War Boots and
Shoes including: High Button, High Top Lace Up, Gusseted and Buckle shoes. Some have the low heel
used prior to 1867, others have the slightly higher heel of 1867 on and some have the high heels of
the 1890s and on. We also have some shoes that are NOT reproduction, but have the style of the period
shoes for those interested in the style, but not necessarily wanting reproduction shoes / boots. We
carry work shoes, everyday shoes and dress shoes. Some of these shoes have been popular for weddings. |
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Ladies Victorian Shoes
(Civil War, Old West and Indian Wars) |
| Lace Up Shoe, Low Heel |
Lace Up Shoe, Low Heel |
Lace Up Shoe, High Heel |
| High-Button Shoe |
False Button Up Shoe |
Elastic Gusset Shoe |
| Ladies Work Shoe, Black |
Ladies Work Shoe, Brown |
Robert Land, Balmoral Shoe |
| Robert Land, Dance Slippers Shoe |
Robert Land, High-Top Lace-Up Shoe |
Robert Land, Side Elastic Shoe |
| Robert Land, Side Lace-Up Shoe |
Robert Land, Ladies Walking Shoe |
SCD: Ladies Side Lace-Up Shoe |
Ladies 1890s & on Shoes |
| Lace Up Shoes by Oak Tree Farms |
Ladies Colonial Shoes |
| Anna |
Barbara |
Concord |
| Connie |
Debbie |
Martha |
Other Items of Interest |
| Hat Pins & Jewelry |
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Ladies Victorian Boots and Shoes, General Information |
Our Reproduction boots and shoes are made from top grain leather with the
rough side out (unless otherwise specified) for greater durability. Styles include shoes and boots from the
late 1700's through the 1800's and into the 1900s.
Some of the shoes and, such as the some of the Oak Tree Farms, are NOT reproduction.
They are what could be call retro, as they are modern made shoes that look like those of the earlier period.
In most cases the differenced is minor.
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Stella - Ladies High-Top Lace-Up Shoes |
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These are the ladies high top shoes, with 7 holes on each
side for laces. It is well-suited to the horsewoman seated sidesaddle, traveling by
coach or attending a Civil War Event. They do not have metal eyelets (which
were Patented in the 1890's) nor toe caps (stitching near the toe). They have leather
heels (Rubber heels were Patented by in 1889 by Humphrey O'Sullivan, a printer with
tired feet).
The Stella has a softly pointed toe, which is correct for
Civil War (although the square toe is more typical for Civil War) and also later
usage. They are made from dark smooth-grained leather and are fully lined with
leather. They are built on a modern last for your comfort, with leather heel and
come with round leather laces. This is a first quality shoe.
Standard colors: Black, sizes 6 to 11 Medium.
Normal delivery time is 2 to 6 weeks.
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Stella - Ladies High-Top Lace-Up Shoes
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Ladies High-Top Lace-Up Shoes |
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These are the ladies high top lace-up shoes for Early to Mid
Victorian use, including the Civil War. They do not have metal eyelets which were not
Patented until the 1890's or toe caps (stitching near the toe). They come with matching
laces, but you can replace them with gorgon ribbon if you like.
Available in Black or Brown.
Normal delivery time for black is 2 to 8 weeks and for brown is 4
to 8 weeks. The brown shoes are $10.00 higher in price.
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Ladies High-Top Lace-Up Shoes
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Ladies High-Top Lace-Up Shoes - Black
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These are the ladies high top shoes, with holes
on each side for laces. They are similar to our other ladies high-top lace-up shoes,
except with a higher heel and a toe cap (you can see the stitching for the toe cap in picture). The heels date from about 1867, but this shoe also has metal
eyelets which not patented until the 1890's. They have rubber heels with were patented
in 1889. Genuine black kid, American made. Additional information coming soon.
Normal delivery time is 2 to 6 weeks. |
Ladies High-Top Lace-Up Shoes - Black
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Ladies High-Top Button-Up Shoes - Black
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These are the ladies high top shoes, with 12 buttons
and button holes per side. This shoe has a hand finished leather sole and heal, a soft light
weight leather upper and squared toe. Additional information coming soon.
Normal delivery time is 2 to 6 weeks.
This shoe has been discontinued.
We are now OUT of all sizes.
NOTE: These shoes run large, order 1/2 size smaller than your
normal shoe size.
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Rose - Ladies Elastic Gusset Shoes |
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The sleek companion to the
Victoria is the rose. With two elastic gussets (patent 1837 - same as used
in the 1847 Mexican war U.S. booties) it give more room for ladies with a
high instep or heavier ankles. It is correct for Civil War and also later usage.
It has a plain, tapered square-ish toe and a vamp
much like fine English riding boots 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. The Rose is leather
lined and very well constructed.
Standard colors: Black, sizes 6 Medium to 11 Wide.
Normal delivery time is 2 to 6 weeks.
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Rose - Ladies Elastic Gusset Shoes
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This is the exact same shoe as the men's dress brogan, but
converted to ladies shoe sizes.
Available in Black smooth top grain or rough flesh-out
leather. These brogans / work have four lace holes and shoes Sewn Soles. They are
suitable for women's work wear. Because of a glitch in naming the widths of
our very first Bootees, our E width is more like a standard D. This page is in
ladies shoe sizes.
Normal delivery is 2 to 4 weeks.
"Large/Small Sizes" may change the delivery time to 6 to 8 weeks.
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Ladies Russet (Brown) Work Shoes |
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This is the same shoe as offered on the Men's Shoe page, but
converted to ladies shoe sizes.
The Southern or Monticello model. It is appropriate
for Seminole Wars and as a work shoe from the early 1800's until the present day, is
built on the same lasts as the Federal Contract Bootee. It has five lace holes and a
pull tab on the back of the boot. It's color is russet or natural and the rough-out
model takes on a beautiful color when given a coat of Lexol or other oil. Smooth or
rough. Sewn-On Soles. This page is in ladies shoe sizes.
The Monticello or Civil War Southern shoe is the closest thing
to a ready-made 1800s work shoe that you will find. Shoes like these were packed 100
pairs to the barrel and shipped from Boston to St Louis and on to Taos, to the Western
frontier and any seaport that the Stars and Stripes traded with. This type of shoe was
worn by the Yankee seamen who, in the 1820s rounded Cape Horn to load cattle hides in
the tiny Spanish port of Los Angeles de California. They took the hides back to Boston,
where they were made into shoes and harness.
Normal delivery time is 2 to 4 weeks.
"Large/Small Sizes" may change the delivery time to 6 to 8 weeks.
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Civil War Brogan/Bootee, Southern/Monticello
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Ladies High Top Balmoral Shoes |
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Ladies High Top Balmoral Shoes/Boots, by Robert Land. Lady's balmoral boots in
beautiful London tan calf leather with black leather accents. Also available in Black. Very stury,
correctly styled lady's ankle boot. Copied from an original in makers own collection.
Colors: Black ($102.00); Tan with Black ($139.00).
Currently we have limited availability on these shoes/boots. Call to see what we
have in stock.
Ladies High Top Balmoral Shoes |
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Ladies Dance Slippers (Shoes) |
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Ladies Dance Slippers (Shoes), by Robert Land. We have now perfected
our patterns for slippers. Now available in four different colours of leather. These are
indistinguishable from the original items! They come with a fitted cloth carrying bag.
Colors: Black, White, Cream, Burgundy. (all $79.00)
Currently we have limited availability on these shoes/boots. Call to see what we
have in stock.
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Ladies High Top Front Lacing Shoes |
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ladies High Top Front Lacing Shoes/Boots, by Robert Land. Beautiful medium
brown kid leather lady's walking shoe from the 1860's.
Colors: Brown ($139.00)
Currently we have limited availability on these shoes/boots. Call to see what we
have in stock.
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Ladies High Top Side Elastic Shoes |
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Ladies High Top Side Elastic Shoes/Boots, by Robert Land. These are made from fine
burgundy / oxblood kid leather and are fully lined. They feature a more 1860's style of toe foxing.
Colors: Burgandy with Black ($139.00)
IN: at least 1 pair in stock. If you need them in a hurry, call to make sure they haven't already sold.
x Wk: we have them on order, estimated x weeks until in stock.
S/O: Special Order (Not in stock or on order): we will order them when your order comes
in to us, expect 6 weeks or more for delivery.
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Single or Multi Item Purchase of Ladies High-Top Side Elastic Shoes/Boots
Check, by clicking, the box 
for each item and size wanted.
Update the quantity if you want more than 1.
When done selecting any/all items, click the "Put these High Top Side Elastic in my cart!" button.
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Ladies High Top Side Lacing Shoes |
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Ladies High Top Side Lacing Shoes/Boots, by Robert Land. Our fine sidelacing
shoes made from kid leather with black calfskin toepiece. Except for the Green Shoe, they feature a
more 1860's style of toe foxing. The Black, Burgundy & Black, Navy & Black and Green come up
to a point in the center of the shoe, while the Red & Black and White & Black are cut straight
across the top of the toe foxing. The Red & Black and White & Black also have heel foxing.
Colors: Black; Oxblood/Burgandy with Black; Navy Blue with Black; Forest Green;
Cream with Black and Red with Black. (all $139.00)
Ladies High Top Side Lacing Shoes |
Black |
Burgundy & Black |
Navy & Black |
Green |
White & Black |
Red & Black |
IN: at least 1 pair in stock. If you need them in a hurry, call to make sure they haven't already sold.
x Wk: we have them on order, estimated x weeks until in stock.
S/O: Special Order (Not in stock or on order): we will order them when your order comes
in to us, expect 6 weeks or more for delivery.
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Single or Multi Item Purchase of Ladies High-Top Side-Lace-Up Shoes/Boots
Check, by clicking, the box
for each item and size wanted.
Update the quantity if you want more than 1.
When done selecting any/all items, click the "Put these High Top Side Lacing in my cart!" button.
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Ladies 1860s Walking Shoes |
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Lady's Walking Shoes for the 1860s, by Robert Land. A pretty little lady's
shoe for an 1860s impression. Many people have asked me for a shoe for this period. And originals
are quite hard to find as this seems to be the era of the boot. This shoe is copied from an original
in the Ohio Historical Society collection.
Colors: Brown with Black ($99.00).
Currently we have limited availability on these shoes/boots. Call to see what we
have in stock.
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Ladies High Top Side Lacing Shoes |
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Ladies High Top Side Lacing Shoes/Boots, by Sacramento City Dry Goods. Additional
information coming soon.
Standard Color: Ivory with Black ($125.00). You can dye the Ivory to other colors, if
desired.
Custom Colors: All Black ($145.00), Green with Black ($145.00), Red with Black
($145.00). These are the Ivory with Black custom dyed by our supplier.
Most, if not all, sizes of these shoes/boots in the Ivory & Black are available.
Call to see about other colors.
Ladies High-Top Side-Lace-Up Shoes |
White and Black |
Green and Black |
Red and Black |
Black |
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Ladies Shoes 1890's and On, General Information |
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Ladies Boots and Shoes by Oak Tree Farms |
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Catherine - Lace Up Very High-Top Shoe |
Both Black and Brown have arrived. Hi-Top lace-up
leather shoe for Ladies with canvas upper. 2 1/2" Stacked leather heel
and sole. Heel has a metal plate above the bottom layer of the heel to keep you
from wearing into the heel stack. NOT for anyone with a wide foot,
as this shoe is just wide enough for a medium width.
1890s on. Available in Black and Brown.
Normal Delivery: Black or Brown: 1 to 3 weeks.
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Veil - Lace Up High-Top Shoe |
1890s on. Hi-Top lace-up shoes for Ladies. More description coming soon.
Available in Black, Antique Saddle and Brandy. These are wider than medium width, but not a true wide.
Normal Delivery: 1 to 3 weeks.
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Vows - Lace-Up High-Top Boot |
This boot/shoe has a more modern High heel and extra
pieces sewn on for looks. It is NOT a reproduction of an 1800s or early
1900s boot/shoe, but they are a nice looking shoe for someone who just likes
the look. Hi-Top lace-up shoes for Ladies.
Available in Black, White, Antique Saddle and Brown Nubuck.
Ivory is no longer available.
Normal Delivery: 1 to 3 weeks.
Single or Multi Item Purchase of Vows Hi Lace-Up Boot/Shoe
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Steeple - Lace-Up High-Top Boot |
This boot/shoe has a modern cowboy heel and extra
pieces sewn on for looks. It is NOT a reproduction of an 1800s or early
1900s boot/shoe, but they are a nice looking shoe for someone who just likes
the look. Hi-Top lace-up shoes for Ladies.
Available in Black, White, Ivory, Antique Saddle, Brandy and Brown Nubuck.
Normal Delivery: 1 to 3 weeks.
Single or Multi Item Purchase of Steeple Hi Lace-Up Boot/Shoe
Check, by clicking, the box
for each item and size wanted. Update the quantity if you want more than 1.
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Ladies Colonial Shoes, General Information |
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. Our supplier 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. They also designed several models in
leather that may be dyed to any color you desire.
All of Colonial ladies' shoes are all leather, including heels and lifts. Buckles are
not included in the base prices shown.
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Anna - Ladies Shoe, 1500s into the 20th Century |
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The Anna is a basic style that appears from the 1500's up
into the 20th century, which includes the Colonial, Victorian and Edwardian periods
plus much more. It dates from before the use of buckles which began about 1600 and
goes on past the end of buckles in the 1790's until the early part of the 20th century.
This is a comfortable heeled shoe and is a left/right
model designed to be worn without buckles. They are 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. They are available in sizes 5B to 12C in whole and half sizes,
in medium width only.
Normal delivery time is 2 to 6 weeks.
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Anna - Ladies Colonial Shoe
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Barbara - Ladies Colonial Shoe |
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The 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. They are available in sizes 6B to 10C in whole and half sizes.
Available in smooth or rough finish. Normal delivery time is 2 to 6 weeks.
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Barbara - Ladies Colonial Shoe
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Concord - Ladies Colonial Shoes |
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The Concord. was 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, but one and one half sizes smaller than your regular women's shoe 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. Normal delivery time is 2 to 6 weeks.
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Concord - Ladies Colonial Shoe
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Connie - Ladies Colonial Shoe |
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The Connie is modeled after a photo in Baumgartner's book on Clothing in
Colonial Williamsburg. 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 Rough-Out and a in natural color rough out (NO Natural Smooth Side out).
The naturals were meant to allow the customer to dye a shoe to match her outfit. 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 whole and half sizes. Buckles are not
included. Shown in photo Ladies plain brass buckle.
Normal delivery time is 2 to 6 weeks.
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Connie - Ladies Colonial Shoe
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Debbie - Ladies Colonial Shoe |
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The Debbie is modeled after a shoe seen in Hogarth's etchings.
It is 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. They are available
in sizes 6 to 10 in whole and half sizes, in medium width only. Buckles are not included.
Normal delivery time is 2 to 6 weeks.
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Debbie - Ladies Colonial Shoe
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Martha - Ladies Colonial Shoe |
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The 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. Buckles are not included. Martha is also available in a bone color suitable for use as it comes from
the box or easily dyed to almost any color. They are available in sizes 5B to 11C in whole and half sizes.
Available in Black or Cream/Bone. Normal delivery time is 2 to 6 weeks.
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Martha - Ladies Colonial Shoe
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Felt and Straw Hats will normally take 2 - 4 weeks for delivery.
Enlisted Kepis and Forage Caps will normally take 3 -5 weeks for delivery.
Officers Kepis and Forage Caps will normally take 10 - 12 weeks for delivery. |
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Welcome to
AzRA Historical Resources - AzRAHist
Leavey Foundation for Historic Preservation, Inc.
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Our forte is the 19th Century (1800s) United States History covering the
period 1820-1920. Including: Victorian, Edwardian, Mexican War, American Civil War (
Confederate / CS / CSA and Union / US / USA), Indian Wars, Old West
& Spanish-American (Span-Am) War. We are involved in both historic preservation and
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