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Shoe

late 14th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Left leather shoe with long pointed toe (poulaine). Vamp shaped into a point at throat. Quarters missing.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Tanned leather (modern thread and textile)
Brief description
Left leather shoe with long pointed toe but missing quarters.
Physical description
Left leather shoe with long pointed toe (poulaine). Vamp shaped into a point at throat. Quarters missing.
Dimensions
  • Length: 25cm
Style
Credit line
Given by Messrs Harrods Ltd.
Production
Found at building sites in London and its neighbourhood in the early 20th century.
Collection
Accession number
T.392-1913

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Record createdDecember 1, 2004
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