Vintage Star Brand Shoes Promotional Utility Knife vanity mirror well-built

well-built

The interior has had a classic green baize added to protect the base

tufted leather armchair and ottoman set

MM - 9974 - 071024

The shaped apron with scrolled brackets exemplifies regional craftsmanship

Vintage Star Brand Shoes Promotional Utility Knife vanity mirror well-builtc. 1910s 1920s; Brown Shoe Company St. Louis, MO Miniature brass novelty knife in the form of a lace up boot, engraved "STAR BRAND SHOES ARE BETTER" on one side and "The Society Shoe" on the reverse, with the five pointed star trademark prominently embossed at the toe. Features a small folding steel blade that opens and closes smoothly. Produced as an early 20th century advertising premium by the Brown Shoe Company of St. Louis, the Star Brand was