Date:1950 - 1980 (c.)
Description:Cardboard innersole, and metal shank in position. The metal shank resists excessive bending at the waist or arch of the foot. For a women’s shoe. From the Lotus shoe factory, Sandon Road, Stafford.
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The Lotus factory on Longton Road manufactured ladies' shoes. This photograph is of the lasting or ...
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Cardboard innersole, and metal shank in position. The metal shank resists excessive bending at the ...
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Creators: Education Department (photographer) - Creator
Donor ref:99.020.0044 (18/12618)
Source: Staffordshire Museum Service
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