Brogue
Taylor and Sons
Category
Costume
Date
1930 - 1935
Materials
Pierced leather, wood, canvas, laces.
Measurements
110 x 85 x 250 mm
Place of origin
Blandford Street
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 603814.1
Summary
A woman's brogue from a pair of brogues, made from mid-brown leather. The shoe is decorated with piercing in a typical brogue style and fastens centre front with laces, intact. It is lined in a combination of leather and cream canvas on the inner toe, with a low wooden heel. The shoes are supported with two metal trees made by Selberite. A maker's stamp on the brogue insole reads, "'Taylor and Sons, Makers, 57 Blandford Street, London W1".
Provenance
Gift of Mr E.Bryson
Marks and inscriptions
Stamped to brogue insole.: A maker's stamp on the brogue insole reads, "'Taylor and Sons, Makers, 57 Blandford Street, London W1". See associated photograph for further details.
Makers and roles
Taylor and Sons, shoemaker