Not currently on display at the V&A

Shoe

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

Left shoe of leather with slightly rounded toe. One slash across the high vamp, close to toe, and central front closure with buckle and tie at central throat over slit vertically down on vamp. Quarter back reinforced with extra piece of leather.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Tanned leather and metal (modern thread)
Brief description
Left shoe of leather with buckle and tie fastening at central throat.
Physical description
Left shoe of leather with slightly rounded toe. One slash across the high vamp, close to toe, and central front closure with buckle and tie at central throat over slit vertically down on vamp. Quarter back reinforced with extra piece of leather.
Dimensions
  • Length: 23.1cm
  • Width: 10cm
Production
Found at building sites in London and its neighbourhood in the early 20th century.
Collection
Accession number
T.151-1918

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Record createdNovember 18, 2004
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