Not currently on display at the V&A

Shoe Upper

1530s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Upper of a shoe with eared and slashed toe. Cut across close to the throat, but missing the inserted bead of folded leather.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
leather
Brief description
Upper of a man's or woman's leather shoe, 1530s, English; eared, slashed
Physical description
Upper of a shoe with eared and slashed toe. Cut across close to the throat, but missing the inserted bead of folded leather.
Dimensions
  • Width: 10.3cm
Style
Production
Found at building sites in London and its neighbourhood in the early 20th century.
Collection
Accession number
T.216-1918

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Record createdNovember 24, 2004
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