Clog
Date1760-1775
OriginEngland
MediumLeather
DimensionsLength: 8"; Width: 3"; Height: 1 1/2"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1992-99,2
DescriptionOne of pair of brown leather clogs with slightly pointed closed toes. One pair of eyelets punched at the top of each vamp. Clogs are open at back with a sharp drop at the back where heel is shaped to fit a pair of shoes with heel heights of about 1". Leather sides extend over heel section but remains entirely open at the back.Made as "straights" with no intended distinction between right and left. One shoe retains a ribbon through laces at vamp.Construction History:
1. 1760-1775: Initially Constructed
2. Unknown Date (Likely contemporary alteration): Vamp slit a further 1 1/4" beyond original construction opening to allow for larger shoe.
