This set of early Victorian shoes is full of more questions than answers at first glance. How did three left shoes end up together? They're so similar, but just varied enough to be made by different hands for different feet. It can be incredibly difficult to date shoes from around the 19th century because it seems like so little changed from 1820-60. But the reality is there are tons of clues to help us unravel the mystery of their origins, wear, and how they survived. Shoes are a strange fashion item in that they are so easy to store and difficult to reuse. They can't be easily altered or changed. And they're so incredibly personal! So it's no wonder that shoes are some of the most commonly saved garments. But usually they come in pairs- leading us down a range of questions to understand how they came to exist in such a strange group. Join this channel to get access to perks: Socials Instagram: Twitch: Tiktok: @nicole_rudolph Patreon: Contact for sponsorships: nicoler@ Contact for non-sponsor enquiries: RudolphQuestions@ Edited with DaVinci Resolve: 🎶Music via Epidemic Sound: 00:00 Finding Dates 09:55 Differences 15:38 Stories