Saxon & Medieval — Early Medieval; 12th century
Shoe, ankle shoe
Three joining pieces from the upper of an ankle shoe. The front of the vamp has four vertical rows of embroidery (the thread is missing). There is a single row drawstring fastening with fragments still in situ in the four remaining slots. The vamp has a pointed toe.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 4677
- Object name:
- shoe, ankle shoe
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- Early Medieval; 12th century
- Material:
leather
- Measurements/duration:
- L (overall) 350 mm, W (overall) 135 mm, L (toe to throat) 143 mm, W (vamp, flat) 135 mm
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
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