Shoe for a Child
Unknown Artist
16th century
Medium
Leather
Dimensions
L. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)
Classification
Miscellaneous
Culture
British
Department
Arms and Armor
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Funds from various donors, 1929
Accession Number
29.158.474
Art Historical Context
### Shoe for a Child, 16th Century into the Tudor world with this delicate leather shoe, crafted for a child in 16th-century Britain. Measuring just 6 3/4 inches long, it offers a charming glimpse into everyday life during Renaissance era, when Englanded under monarchs like Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. Made from supple leather—a durable, practical material prized for its weather resistance—this simple yet finely stitched footwear highlights the craftsmanship of anonymous artisans who shaped daily necessities with care. Though housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Arms and Armor Departme...