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...Gerardi describes them as “basically a footbag” and points out that they illustrate many of the features of early footwear: the lack of distinction between right and left, men’s and women’s, and sole...
...hardest part of the whole thing was deciding what to leave out,” says Pamela Gerardi, who curated the exhibit. The ones that did make the final cut span more than 200 years of shoemaking, three continents and a size range of 17 inches—providing a comprehensive visual survey of what people put on their feet...
...beginning, only function influences form,” Gerardi says. “Then fashion gets ahold...
Other displays are devoted to departures from the basics, which Gerardi terms “the long and short of fashion.” There are thick boots and delicate heels, pointed toes and towering platforms, each with its own fascinating origins...
...Gerardi says a pair of Iranian Turkish slippers dating from about 1867 are her favorite items in the collection...