1700s Late Pair of Pattens, Or Strap On Undershoes, As Used On Rainy Days in Jane Austen and Bridgerton Times. #Bridgerton #JaneAusten #Shoes #BritishHistory #History
1700s Late Pair of Pattens, English. Iron supports underneath leather and wood. Pattens: Under shoes that strapped onto shoes and worn outdoors and to lift shoes and dresses out the mud. People in Jane Austen’s lifetime would have used these to protect the hems of dresses and legs of men’s pants, plus protect delicate shoes. via Victoria and Albert Museum, London, UK. collections.vam.ac.uk.
