Shoe
Category
Archaeological material
Date
Unknown
Materials
Leather
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Hafod y Llan, Gwynedd
NT 1688801
Summary
Shoes. A collection of 19th century leather shoes, varying in size, type and style. These shoes were found in the fireplace of Gelli Iago in 1998. Almost 100 shoes are packed into 5 crates. Box 1 & 2 have some complete shoes, Box 3 - uppers, Box 4 - soles, Box 5 - pieces of uppers and soles. The quality, condition and completeness of the shoes vary. This entry hold images of shoes representative of the collection.
Provenance
A representative sample of an assortment of shoes that were found behind the fireplace in Gelli Iago at Hafod Y Llan. the shoes vary in size, style and age. Hafod Y Llan property and contents were purchased by the National Trust on 1st November 1998. The public appeal to raise money to purchase the estate was led by Sir Anthony Hopkins, who gave the first donation.