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On May 21 at 9:25 PM
It's the start of the Victoria Day weekend and here are a few “toetally" fun bits to ponder…
Victoria day is a federal holiday celebrated on the last Monday before May 25 in honour of Queen Victoria's birthday (her actual dob was May 24 1819). the date is also simultaneously, that on which the current reigning Canadian sovereigns' official birthday is recognized.
Victoria Day was a day for celebration long before Confederation and legislation came into effect in 1845 officially recognizing May 24th as Queen Victoria's birthday. After her death in 1901 May 24th was made by law to be known as Victoria Day. The date we now celebrate on, came into effect in 1952.
The picture shows Queen Victoria's pair of dainty cream slippers that were made for her during the 1840s by boot and shoemakers Gundry and Son, who also created the footwear for her wedding in 1840 to Prince Albert. Victoria had nine-inch feet, approximately a size 3–3.5 in today's sizes. These 'ballet'-style slippers are made of satin with a gold trim and stripped design typical of the era. They have small leather soles and no heel as was common for the time. Shoes such as these were used for dancing and indoor wear. As it was considered inappropriate to show one's feet women squeezed into small shoes to appear more delicate. This may have lead to painful foot conditions including calluses, bunions and, in extreme circumstances, malformation of the feet. So enjoy your long weekend be happy, remember to put your best foot forward and safely raise a cheer to the Queen's birthday.
Think Feet will be closed Monday May 24th so we can celebrate Her Majesty
Think Feet in Orillia
On May 18 at 11:21 AM
The weather is looking great . At Think Feet-Family Foot Cliinic we want to you to stay active. We are accepting new clients. If you are having foot pain we can help you with biomechanical assessments and Custom made orthotics . Call us for further information or go to our website for further information.
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