1939: Fashionable Footwear Packed With Excitement

Sears Catalog, Spring & Summer 1939

Jessica Hartman Jaeger Collection | VintageStitches.com

L.   Unusual pump style because the hi-front  descends diagonally. Decorative lacings. Elastic side gore. Spanking new color! Leather sole. 2⅛ inch Boulevard heel. Women's sizes 5, 5½, 6, 6½, 7, 7½, 8, 8½, 9 in AA width (extra narrow), A width (very narrow) and B width (narrow). Sizes 3½, 4, 4½, 5, 5½, 6, 6½, 7, 7½, 8, 8½, 9  in C or D width. 15 L 3161 - Japonica Calfskin, 15 L 3162 - Black Patent with Black Calfskin Trim. Pr. .  . $2.98

M.   Light as a cloud . . . made in the new "puffed" treatment. Different! Leather sole. 2⅛ inch Boulevard heel. Women's sizes 5, 5½, 6, 6½, 7, 7½, 8, 8½, 9 in AA width (extra narrow), A width (very narrow) and B width (narrow). Sizes 3½, 4, 4½, 5, 5½, 6, 6½, 7, 7½, 8, 8½, 9  in C or D width. 15 L 332 - Tan Calf, 15 L 331 - White Calf, 15 L 333 - Black Patent. Pair . . . $2.98

 

N.   "Puffed Seams" march right across the vamp of this four-eyelet tie. The "puffed" treatment is one of the newest adventures in fashion. Peek toe and open sides. Serviceable leather sole.2-inch Cuban heel. Women's sizes 5, 5½, 6, 6½, 7, 7½, 8, 8½, 9 in AA width (extra narrow), A width (very narrow) and B width (narrow). Sizes 3½, 4, 4½, 5, 5½, 6, 6½, 7, 7½, 8, 8½, 9  in C or D width. 15 L 3164 - Blue Calf, 15 L 3163 - Tan Calf. Pair . . . $2.98

P.   Sandal Slip-Ons. Elastic side gores for a good fit. Leather sole. 2-inch Cuban Heel. Women's sizes 5, 5½, 6, 6½, 7, 7½, 8, 8½, 9 in AA width (extra narrow), A width (very narrow) and B width (narrow). Sizes 3½, 4, 4½, 5, 5½, 6, 6½, 7, 7½, 8, 8½, 9  in C or D width. 15 L 3155 - White Kid with Tan Trim, 15 L 3156 - Blue Kid with Wine Trim. Pair . . . $2.98

R.   Draped effect. Dainty pump. Open heel. Leather sole. 2½-inch Continental heel. Women's sizes 5 to 9 in AA width (extra narrow), A width (very narrow) and B width (narrow). Sizes 3½ to 9  in C or D width. 15 L 3159 - Japonica Color Calf, 15 L 3158 - Black Patent, 15 L 3157 - New Blue Kid. Pr. . . $2.98

For Smart Outfits.   Vachelle, that fine new leather-like bag material in two finishes. Roomy style 8½ x 10 inches. Braided top handle. Nicely lined. Large coin purse, mirror in pockets. 18 L 3561 - Colors in Calf Finish, Paris Tan, New Blue and White. Also in Black Patent . . . $1.49

 

 

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