War Time Wimsy from the Bata Shoe Museum

[jest]

"These shoes and their matching handbag were purchased at Owens and Elmes in Toronto in 1944 and complimented the appearance of a fortunate woman from Hamilton, Ontario. The shoes would most truthfully be described as peep-toe, platform sling-backs, but they are part of the larger genre known as “platforms”..."

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[delphia2000]

Adorable. I had a pair of red peep-toe platforms from the 40's that I eventually sold on ebay as I'd out-grown them and they were starting to show their age. (Yes, I wore them occasionally!) These are in such beautiful condition and the matching purse is gorgeous!

Touring the Bata is a fond memory of mine from my last trip to Canada.

[jest]

When I lived in Ontario I had no interest in shoes, so I've never been to the Bata Museum. It's on the list though, should I ever find myself around Toronto.

[elmey]

Wow they're in great shape! and they certainly look modern enough to be worn now. I love poking around in little specialty museums--if I get a chance to go to Toronto again, this is on my itinerary.

[jest]

Mine too! I used to live just outside Toronto, but I had no interest in shoes at that time, so I've never been to the Bata.