Bunny slippers are a type of
slipper
Slippers are a type of shoes falling under the broader category of light footwear, that are easy to put on and off and are intended to be worn indoors, particularly at home. They provide comfort and protection for the feet when walking indoors.
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in the shape of a
cartoon
A cartoon is a type of visual art that is typically drawn, frequently Animation, animated, in an realism (arts), unrealistic or semi-realistic style. The specific meaning has evolved, but the modern usage usually refers to either: an image or s ...
rabbit
Rabbits are small mammals in the family Leporidae (which also includes the hares), which is in the order Lagomorpha (which also includes pikas). They are familiar throughout the world as a small herbivore, a prey animal, a domesticated ...
, especially worn by children.
Advertisements in the United States date as far back as 1916, when they were described as being made of white felt. An early description of bunny slippers, from December 1918, noted that they were "a novelty of recent origination." No longer limited to white felt, they were by this time available in pink and blue, and "tufted with fur and with bells in the ears."
Bunny slippers had spread to Australia by 1920.
See also
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List of shoe styles
This is a list of shoe styles and designs. A shoe is an item of footwear intended to protect and comfort the human foot while doing various activities. Shoes are also used as an item of decoration. The design of shoes has varied enormously throug ...
References
Products introduced in 1920
Slippers
Rabbits and hares in popular culture
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