Jennys | Black Woolen Shoes

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Sturdy wool shoes like these are a comfortable choice for any middle-class impression. Each one is carefully crafted by hand out of durable sheep's wool with a hard leather sole fo r the utmost durability. Fabric, particularly wool, women's shoes were very common in the 18th century as they would have been less expensive than leather. While the perfect working shoe, these add a touch of elegance, especially when paired with one of our many buckle options. We took the name Jenny from the canting crews of the 18th century. A famously successful pickpocket Mary Young was given the moniker Jenny Diver. The character Jenny Diver was written into John Gay's Beggars Opera. The name Jenny is a nod to the common and working class women of the era.Shoe buckles are sold separately. Show more