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Shoe

1670-1699 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Leather shoe for the right foot and the toe is square, the heel large and 1.5 inches high. The upper part over the instep is in one piece and there is a line of stitching where the tongue (missing) was attached. Two tying thongs with pointed ends and two slits on each side of the heel to secure them.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Leather
Brief description
Leather shoe for the right foot, England, 1670-1699
Physical description
Leather shoe for the right foot and the toe is square, the heel large and 1.5 inches high. The upper part over the instep is in one piece and there is a line of stitching where the tongue (missing) was attached. Two tying thongs with pointed ends and two slits on each side of the heel to secure them.
Dimensions
  • Length: 9in
  • Height: 4in
Credit line
Given by Mr H. L. Farrer, Esq.
Collection
Accession number
T.123-1931

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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