Not currently on display at the V&A

Shoe

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

Ankle shoe of leather with slightly rounded toe and tie fastening over vertical slit centrally at the throat. Strip of leather originally stitched around the opening as decoration.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Tanned leather (modern thread)
Brief description
Ankle shoe with rounded toe and tie fastning centrally at throat.
Physical description
Ankle shoe of leather with slightly rounded toe and tie fastening over vertical slit centrally at the throat. Strip of leather originally stitched around the opening as decoration.
Dimensions
  • Length: 25cm
  • Width: 10.9cm
  • Height: 7.5cm
Style
Production
Found at building sites in London and its neighbourhood in the early 20th century.
Collection
Accession number
T.147-1918

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Record createdNovember 23, 2004
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