Not currently on display at the V&A

Shoe

first half of 16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Complete leather shoe for child's left foot. Square toe with slash across the vamp, close to throat, filled with an inserted bead made from a folded strip of leather. Straps at ankle and buckle intact on one side, quarter back reinforced with extra piece of leather.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Leather and metal (modern thread)
Brief description
Child's left shoe of leather with buckle strap.
Physical description
Complete leather shoe for child's left foot. Square toe with slash across the vamp, close to throat, filled with an inserted bead made from a folded strip of leather. Straps at ankle and buckle intact on one side, quarter back reinforced with extra piece of leather.
Dimensions
  • Length: 18.1cm
  • Width: 7.6cm
Style
Production
Found on building sites in London and neighbourhood in the early 20th century.
Collection
Accession number
T.137-1918

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Record createdNovember 16, 2004
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