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Subject:	Re: Colonial Shoemakers Term
From:	Michael Nicholls <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Fri, 3 Jun 2011 14:46:36 +0000
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Could it be an abbreviation for women's as in women's shoes?--Mick Nicholls
On Jun 3, 2011, at 8:16 AM, Lyle E. Browning wrote:

> I checked with a cordwainer friend who researches all things footwear. He has never heard the term and asked for context. Presuming this is written, a pic offlist would help.
> 
> Lyle Browning, RPA
> 
> 
> On Jun 1, 2011, at 10:42 PM, Ronald Seagrave wrote:
> 
>> Need help determining what 'wos shoes' means?
>> Cheers,
>> Ron Seagrave
>> 
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