Not currently on display at the V&A

Shoe

1530s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Leather shoe with horned toe and low vamp. Seamed quarters back reinforced with an extra piece of leather. Double sole consisting of outer sole attached to inner sole with one nail. Worn at the heel of sole.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Tanned leather and metal (modern thread)
Brief description
Leather shoe with horned toe and low vamp, outer sole attached to inner with nail.
Physical description
Leather shoe with horned toe and low vamp. Seamed quarters back reinforced with an extra piece of leather. Double sole consisting of outer sole attached to inner sole with one nail. Worn at the heel of sole.
Dimensions
  • Length: 21.3cm
Style
Production
Found at building sites in London and its neighbourhood in the early 20th century.
Collection
Accession number
T.158-1918

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Record createdNovember 23, 2004
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