The Shoe Campaign

In the 1920’s YWCA USA launches a campaign for sensible shoes. Educational materials and pamphlets were created citing studies and opinions from physicians and shoe manufacturers. Materials feature diagrams, illustrations, and information on the importance of a healthy foot. The images below are from a particularly whimsical pamphlet featuring an unhappy pair of feet that have been housed in the wrong shoe. As I continue describing the digitized materials I will periodically share images of interest. Keep following me for more project updates and sneak peeks into the YWCA of the U.S.A. records.

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