New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-08
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MOCCASINS THAT HELP BABY TO WALK
WITH EASE

MOCCASINS THAT HELP BABY TO WALK
WITH EASE.
The earliest shoes were OF the sandal type fast
ened on the foot by leather thongs. the uppcrs
being made of artistically pieccd work. with loops
through which straps were attached Children .
shoes were Of beautifully wrought specimens OF
original embroidery made by the relatives and pre-
sen,cd 20 the little the first anniversary 81
its birth
The mems shoes were made OF piece OF
leather cut into loops over tho foot. 1t is said
that these shoes worn by the English Of the
eleventh century.
In Queen Anne's time the hlgh-heel brocad~d
footwear in universal use among the women
Of high rank. These were tied with ribbon or fasi-
ened with jewellcd buckles and often these buckles
were so valuable that they were detachable and
Jewels The fancy feathers and the blue. red and
yellow Kid the silken brOcadcd gold ana silver EN-
broidery were also worn curing inc e'gh''eh'h CEN
Since thei every description Of footwear has been
brated between extremes from the broad toe OF the
earlier date to the present contrast Inc broad zoe
the toes OF both feet In one shoe while tho pointed
Tip Of the Rreen, Gay T. 5cc cToged pig n eonS
While grooming under their confinement they retail
ate by furnishing the jailer. the corn ana bunion
being the consequences
Every mother knows how the progress OF baby
,ust learning 10 walk is retarded by new shoes
However soft the kd may be- IL ,,,2 apt to cam mp
child can be persuaded 10 take the first step. while.
~ The shoe is removed. the little one VIII crow WIN
delight hug the shoes and toddle OF 10 the nearest
chair with them &c.,, -, 49,, ,,,.d
carly but positively refused 10 put his feet 10 tc
e. uIth the new shoes on them. When they were
taken of he was willing TO stand and step In
ont of me dIficulty by making a pair OF moccasins
ont of a piece Of soft channels. They worked hke a
charm and baby accepted them with Satisfaction
ard walkcd around az easily AS without thcfn
Moccosins cannot be bought In shoe stores IL
&c eosv 10 make them at home and there Is nothhg
so well adapted for a first shoe.
A shoe which Is too snug when new VIII STREET II
M, ~ shape more quickly than those which are
comfortable AT the first wearing. The proper dress,
&C." ~ The feet has much to do with the genera
hn9lth The ankle should always be well supporci
and nrotectod from the weather Low sh1rs aie
49,. ,nneidered by physicians TO be healihlul, put
,ho cloth ION IL recommended for summer wear.
~. ,ntntcd toe has somewhat moderated duflhS
~ ios, few months. and the fal styies ar
broader and have lower heels IMAM thosf ~ .I'e a.,
, cons The laced shoe has It's advocates put
,he buttoned ones are preferred by most PeoP'o'
Tan shoes are said 10 be more durable IMAM the
,, leather on account OF their natural hide Color
uN' dyn often Injuries the leather II IL II not Oh
~ Voc nualitv and scientifically appned'
UNITE canvas shoes more popular this sum
.r ,han ever before. They are pronounced py
M nvo neonle to be the most comfortaple snovS
so r hning flexible cool and light. ana are parucu-
WILL WILL 0nc,ivc when worn with white gowns