Pair of Overshoes
ca. 1797 (made)
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This pair of protective overshoes, or toe-pieces, has a design of cut and punched leather. The effect is reminiscent of the slashed leather styles that were favoured in the 1530s and 1540s. The spring loop at the back would fit tightly over the small 'Italian' heel to hold the shoes in place.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Brief description | Pair of leather overshoes, English, 1700s |
| Physical description | Pair of black and blue leather overshoes or pattens with a slashed design (seen with a very similar pair of shoes) with elastic straps which fasten around the heel |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr Henry Willett |
| Summary | This pair of protective overshoes, or toe-pieces, has a design of cut and punched leather. The effect is reminiscent of the slashed leather styles that were favoured in the 1530s and 1540s. The spring loop at the back would fit tightly over the small 'Italian' heel to hold the shoes in place. |
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| Accession number | 608A&C-1884 |
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| Record created | February 28, 2003 |
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