This pair of antique baby shoes features side button closures and soft, well-worn leather construction. The style suggests late 1800s to early 1900s, when even babies were dressed like tiny serious adults.
They are not pristine and they are not pretending to be.
The leather shows heavy wear, especially at the toes, and the structure has softened over time. Exactly the charm. These were lived in, not hidden away, which makes them all the more interesting for collectors and display.
