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Leather Shoe

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

Leather shoe consisting of sole and vamp, but missing its quarters. The round toed vamp has scored decoration across, close to the throat. Short vertical slit centrally from throat. The sole is made up of different layers of leather.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Shoe
  • Shoe
Materials and techniques
Tanned leather
Brief description
Leather shoe of sole and round toed vamp with scored decoration, missing quarters.
Physical description
Leather shoe consisting of sole and vamp, but missing its quarters. The round toed vamp has scored decoration across, close to the throat. Short vertical slit centrally from throat. The sole is made up of different layers of leather.
Dimensions
  • Length: 19.3cm
  • Width: 9.5cm
Style
Collection
Accession number
1497A-1901

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Record createdDecember 13, 2004
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