These Rare Discoveries Show Us The Other Story That Our History Books Never Did

Published on 01/13/2020
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Incredible Starry Lace-Up Boots From 1890s Belgium

Take a good look at this gorgeous pair of boots! During the late 19th century, there had been a huge change in footwear because of developments in manufacturing and trade across the West. All of a sudden, it was now possible for people to create shows that were not only practical but could serve as performance or evening wear! By the end of the 1800s, shoemakers started to make different shoes for the left and right feet. As technology became more sophisticated, they also started to make shoes that looked good with just about any outfit instead of making one that fits all.

Incredible Starry Lace-Up Boots From 1890s Belgium

Incredible Starry Lace-Up Boots From 1890s Belgium

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This Terrifying Rattle Kept Kids Busy In The 1930s

Who in their right minds would think that it would be alright to give something like this to a kid? During the 1930s, it was the sort of thing that children were given to entertain them and keep them busy. Yes, it did not matter if it was a choking hazard that freaked them out. The rattles were made using lucite, which meant that they were good for teething regardless of how scary they might look like. In that era, toys were hard to buy. For one thing, the country had been going through the Depression, and these things were expensive! The cheaper alternatives were made with corn cob or cloth.

This Terrifying Rattle Kept Kids Busy In The 1930s

This Terrifying Rattle Kept Kids Busy In The 1930s

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