The Federal Overgaiter Company registered their trademark for Skippers felt shoes, 12/27/1920. The nursery rhymes and pictures on the box were sure to appeal to children! “Series: Case Files for Registered Product Labels , 1874 - 1940 Record Group...
Pop-up View Separately

The Federal Overgaiter Company registered their trademark for Skippers felt shoes, 12/27/1920.

The nursery rhymes and pictures on the box were sure to appeal to children! 

Series: Case Files for Registered Product Labels , 1874 - 1940

Record Group 241: Records of the Patent and Trademark Office, 1836 - 1978

Image description: A flattened box for Skippers felt shoes. Around the sides of the box are printed images of Jack and Jill and their water pail; on the top of the box were printed “Jack and Jill,” “Little Boy Blue,” the alphabet, and an addition chart.

Source: catalog.archives.gov

“Filling Requisitions for shoes from stock which has passed through salvage depot. No new shoes in this stock,” 12/18/1918“ Series: Photographs of American Military Activities, ca. 1918 - ca. 1981. Record Group 111: Records of the Office of the Chief...
Pop-up View Separately

“Filling Requisitions for shoes from stock which has passed through salvage depot. No new shoes in this stock,” 12/18/1918

Series: Photographs of American Military Activities, ca. 1918 - ca. 1981. Record Group 111: Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer, 1860 - 1985.

Uncover more World War I Centennial Resources at the National Archives.

image

Source: catalog.archives.gov

“Shoes worn out by American soldiers in France. Tours, France. March 10, 1918″“ Series: Photographs of American Military Activities, ca. 1918 - ca. 1981 Record Group 111: Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer, 1860 - 1985 ” Uncover more...
Pop-up View Separately

“Shoes worn out by American soldiers in France. Tours, France. March 10, 1918″

Series: Photographs of American Military Activities, ca. 1918 - ca. 1981
Record Group 111: Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer, 1860 - 1985

Uncover more World War I Centennial Resources at the National Archives


image

Source: catalog.archives.gov

“ United States Patent 1,059,284: Ladder-Gripping Attachment for Shoes, 04/15/1913 ” This patent was included in the patent file for shoes invented by Michael Jackson. The shoes enabled him to execute his signature dance move that allowed him to lean...
Zoom Info
“ United States Patent 1,059,284: Ladder-Gripping Attachment for Shoes, 04/15/1913 ” This patent was included in the patent file for shoes invented by Michael Jackson. The shoes enabled him to execute his signature dance move that allowed him to lean...
Zoom Info

United States Patent 1,059,284: Ladder-Gripping Attachment for Shoes, 04/15/1913

This patent was included in the patent file for shoes invented by Michael Jackson. The shoes enabled him to execute his signature dance move that allowed him to lean forward to an exaggerated angle while performing on stage the song “Smooth Criminal.” This patent for a Ladder-Gripping Attachment for shoes was included in file because the patent examiner searched for any relevant patents.

(Today’s Document does not endorse hanging upside down from a ladder, even if you are wearing patented Ladder-Gripping Attachments for Shoes.)

Source: research.archives.gov