Father's Button Up Boots Day 10

These were my father's button-up booties that were bronzed and mounted to this base as a keepsake.

Common in the 1800s and early 1900s. My father wore these in 1921 as his first pair of shoes.

Eventually this style of shoe was replaced by laced boots and other styles.

Slight vintage wash was applied to the black and white photo to bring out the details

[Jessica Eby]

I remember seeing bronzed boots when I was a kid, but I don't know whose or where! These ones are so cute and it's so nice that you have them :)

[Jo]

Such a wonderful keepsake

[Laura]

Great photo.

[Peter Dulis]

nice one :)

[Dorothy]

I remember seeing these as a child! Certainly vintage 😊

[Fisher Family]

A lovely shot, nicely processed!

Ian

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Looks wonderful.

[Lin]

A wonderful keepsake.

[Marj]

@princessicajessica @thistle_01 @la_photographic @pdulis @illinilass @fishers @mittens @linnypinny Thank you for taking time to view my photo. Bronzing baby booties became popular about the 1930's. There was a popular bronzing company in Ohio. The popularity of bronzing baby shoes has changed over time. There is a DIY method to bronze in your home with metallic powder. An interesting process

[l.eggzy (Linda)]

Wow, that's amazing that they have been bronzed...such a special keepsake

[Marj]

@leggzy Thanks, I appreciate your comments.