May 16, 2012
Moonshiners evade police in Sherlock-Holmes-inspired hoof-print shoes, 1922
From May 27, 1922 edition of The Evening Independent…

Here is a 1924 photograph of such a cow shoe from the Library of Congress…

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May 16, 2012
From May 27, 1922 edition of The Evening Independent…

Here is a 1924 photograph of such a cow shoe from the Library of Congress…

(via Kottke)
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The Adventure of the Priory School!
I wonder if this might help explain the “Springheel Jack” mystery?
Ha brilliant and very inventive. I’m sure many people not blessed with height would also appreciate these shoes!