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These large leather pieces were worn in the 17th century by Cavaliers intending to hide their spur fastenings. They bore a resemblance to a flattened four leaf clover.Revelin Brogue, Carbatíne, Hudsko, Kreplau, Llopan, Moccasin, Opanke, Pampootie, Pedules,Rewylynys, Rifeling, Rivelins, Rivilin, Riwelingas, Rowlingas, Rullions, Rulyions, Skinsko Culponius, Peronatus“Carpatinć An easily made single piece shoe, worn by the lowest ranks of rural population, with the sole turned up all around the edge forming part of the overleather. The edges were cut into loops through which a lacing pulled the sides together. Frequently of undressed or untanned hide, this general type of shoe was among the earliest of shoes among the Greeks, Romans and early Celtic peoples. It probably continued to be worn through the Middle Ages, although there are no examples. In certain areas these were worn regularly well into the 20th century and even to the present time as traditional folk costume. Note that while the terms appear interchangeable, the actual shoe designs can be different in details.

 


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