Children and national costumes

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Vintage velvet shoes worn by Prince Albert Edward, the Prince of Wales, at 8 months. England, 1842.

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Vintage baby footwear. Pink satin baby’s boots with couched silver-thread decoration. England, 1800-1830.

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Rather eccentric pair of kid’s shoes. They are made from black velvet with bows and patent toecap. England, 1851.

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Christening set. The lace was produced in Belgium, the set was sewn in Great Britain, 1650-1700.

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Pair of tiny booties belonging to Princess Maud, Queen Victoria’s great-granddaughter, youngest daughter of Edward VII, and later the Queen of Norway.

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