Pair of Shoes
CultureEnglish
OriginBrislington, Bristol, England
PeriodGeorge I (1714-1727)
Date1705-1715
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (delftware)
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.549.1-2): 12 x 17 x 6 cm (4 3/4 x 6 11/16 in., 6 cm)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA pair of Brislington Delftware shoes with blue heels. In the centre, round the sides and back of the shoes is a trellis pattern in iron red. They are decorated with a floral design, with leaves and stems interwoven in blue, red, green and yellow. There are holes for hanging the shoes.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.549.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English Earthenware - DelftwareStatus
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