Not currently on display at the V&A

Shoe

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

Right ankle shoe of leather with square toe and quarters with seam centre back. Short vertical slit centrally at throat and quarter back reinforced with an extra piece of leather. Worn heavily at heel sole.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Tanned leather (modern thread)
Brief description
Right ankle shoe of leather with square toe and short vertical slit at throat.
Physical description
Right ankle shoe of leather with square toe and quarters with seam centre back. Short vertical slit centrally at throat and quarter back reinforced with an extra piece of leather. Worn heavily at heel sole.
Dimensions
  • Length: 21.6cm
  • Width: 6cm
Style
Production
Found at building sites in London and its neighbourhood in the early 20th century.
Collection
Accession number
T.156-1918

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Record createdNovember 18, 2004
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