Several years ago, I believe it was the Denver Museum...I saw a pair of "Dorothy's shoes" from the Wizard of Oz movie.

After looking at the above [m.o.] shoes, I believe the red shoes that Dorothy wore in the movie, were also made of the same 'leather'.

The shoes were once covered in red sequins, but most had fallen off. I stood there, up close, looking at the most famous shoes worn during the movie, I know there was more than one pair. The shoes were not cow leather, and it was obvious to me. Oddly shaped, but the way the leather was worn away, it looked like lace, or webbing, in the worn spots...not like cow leather.

I grew up with that movie. It is my namesake. But sadly, over the years, I have learned the .e.v.i.l. displayed right in front of my eyes has been blinding.

It just hit me today...those shoes were made of childskin. 😭

And if they were not, the symbolism is still there. Very sad. The wizard of Oz was a favorite of mine as a child. 🥺