Small Size 1940s Black Shoes - Size 4.5 Velveteen Flats with Lattice Stitching & Bow - Cute Bobby Soxer Low Heels - 40s 50s Deadstock 4 1/2

Adorable mid-century shoes from late 1940s deadstock! These adorable small size black shoes have a rounded toe with lattice style grosgrain ribbon stitched over the top, a sleek grosgrain bow, and a cute cutout in-between. Never worn from the late 40s to early 50s.

Size
Marked 4.5

Measurements
Ball of Foot Width 2 7/8, Toe to Heel Length 8 7/8 Inches

Era
1940s

Label
' Gold-ettes / De Luxe Footwear ' with size & style numbers to the lining

Materials
Black flocked velveteen, black rayon faille lining and paperboard insoles, smooth tan synthetic outsoles

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Never worn, the fabric is flexible but feels likely stiffer than it was originally, the flocked velveteen surface has a few mild hints of flattening from sitting in storage over decades

Washing Instructions
Blot away moisture with a dry cloth

Please Note: Shoe measurements are taken along the insole, and do not have any ease subtracted. To compare for fit, please measure a pair of shoes that fit you well (and are the same heel height). The numbers should match for best fit.

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