Decorative glass slippers and porcelain shoes became popular during the Victorian era (1840-1890) because of the added affluence. To the Victorian, magnificence and wealth meant quantities of decorative objects, and shoes were one of the choice novelties of the ladies. These tiny shoes and slippers were an esteemed symbol of Victoriana that appeared on everything, and were used as tiny bouquet holders, snuff boxes, trinket holders, toothpick holders, salt cellars, pin cushions and as match holders.