Mary Janes (shoes)

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Scope note
Low-heeled shoes with closed toes and one or more straps around the ankle or instep. Commonly these are made of patent leather and were originally designed as footwear for girls. The name is derived from a character in the 20th century comic strip Buster Brown.
Mary Janes
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024