Shoes were used a lot in the 1900's and were important to people. Shoes were advertised in many catalogues, such as Holman's Catalog. People usually used the catalogue to look at the items or to pick a gift by looking through the pages. They wrote what they wanted down on information sheets and then send the list to the company. The items would be mailed to the post office. They were also sold in the general stores for people to buy. A lot of people wore shoes to protect their feet. Some of the children just went barefoot, though. Most of the adults wore dress shoes when they went to parties. Shoes were also popular to wear in the 1900's because they looked good with your outfits. Most shoes ranged from the price of $1.00 to $2.50. They were usually made of leather with a wooden or leather sole. The shoes also had laces.

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