About this object
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ID:
4676
Production date:
Late Medieval; late 14th - early 15th century
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Location:
In Store
Adult size left foot ankle boot with a vamp and two separate quarters (one missing), and a one-piece sole. The heel stiffener is also still in situ. Toe end damaged. Stitch holes on the sole indicate a possible missing clump (patch) sole. There are stitch holes on the inner surface of the throat either for reinforcement cords or an insert tongue. There is no evidence for a top band. Part of a leather thong is still in situ at the side. The boot was fastened at the front either with a lace/thong or with a (now missing) buckle.
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Measurements
L 245 mm; W (tread; shoe & sole) 80 mm; W (tread; just sole) 75 mm; W (waist) 23 mm; W (seat) 42 mm
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Materials
leather
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Last Updated
2024-03-14
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