mule
A mule is a backless shoe.
Tag: shoe
roses / rosettes
Rosettes are a decorative rose element usually found on shoes in the 17th century as fashion statement.
Wellington boot
A popular and practical knee- or calf-length boot worn in the 19th century.
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