Heel Collection (#3)

The Assault of the Shoe, 1888 (etching, with open bite, in light red & black on cream
2972823 The Assault of the Shoe, 1888 (etching, with open bite, in light red & black on cream laid paper) by Guerard, Henri-Charles (1846-97); 16.8x25.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Human Skeleton (engraving)
2802021 Human Skeleton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Human Skeleton. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb)

The Masked Ball, (oil on panel)
651313 The Masked Ball, (oil on panel) by Hernandez, Daniel (1856-1932); 66x35.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Masked Ball. Daniel Hernandez (1856-1932). Oil on panel

The Wounded Achilles, 1825 (marble)
5920605 The Wounded Achilles, 1825 (marble) by Albacini, Filippo (1777-1858); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; Italian

Womans Shoe, c. 1936. Creator: Margaret Concha
Womans Shoe, c. 1936

Womans Shoe, c. 1938. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Womans Shoe, c. 1938

Womans Slipper, c. 1938. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Womans Slipper, c. 1938

Black heel down
Erik Schottstaedt

Reflections
Yuri Shepelev

BLUE BOX
Erik Schottstaedt

A loving couple, in their own world, just part of the huge crowd and audience enjoying The Oval Pop Festival, Oval Cricket Ground, South London, in the late summer of 1972 On the day

A long haired music fan, jack over his shoulder, wanders through the huge crowd and audience enjoying The Oval Pop Festival, Oval Cricket Ground, South London, in the late summer of 1972 On the day

Police cadets sitting down after a charity plod round the boundaries of Northumberland. Circa 1960

In goes the new tubed heel. Delicately driven home by a master craftsman and the shoe is as good as new. Cobbler, cobbling

Shoes, British, 1740-59. Creator: Unknown
Shoes, British, 1740-59

Shoes, British, 1750-69. Creator: Unknown
Shoes, British, 1750-69

Shoes, British, 1710-49. Creator: Unknown
Shoes, British, 1710-49

Shoes, British, 1710-29. Creator: Unknown
Shoes, British, 1710-29

Evening slippers, British, 1860-70. Creator: Unknown
Evening slippers, British, 1860-70

Shoes, British, 1700-1739. Creator: Unknown
Shoes, British, 1700-1739

Shoes, British, 1732-59. Creator: Unknown
Shoes, British, 1732-59

Slippers, American, 1870-75. Creator: Unknown
Slippers, American, 1870-75

Slippers, American, 1865-85. Creator: Edwin C. Burt & Co
Slippers, American, 1865-85

Oxfords, American, ca. 1897. Creator: Unknown
Oxfords, American, ca. 1897

Evening slippers, American, ca. 1885. Creator: Unknown
Evening slippers, American, ca. 1885

Evening slippers, American, ca. 1894. Creator: J. & J. Slater
Evening slippers, American, ca. 1894

Evening slippers, American, 1885-95. Creator: J. & J. Slater
Evening slippers, American, 1885-95

Evening pumps, American, 1890. Creator: Steigerwalt
Evening pumps, American, 1890

Evening oxfords, American, ca. 1891. Creator: Alfred J. Cammeyer
Evening oxfords, American, ca. 1891

Advert for OSullivans rubber heels 1910
OSullivans rubber heels. Date: 1910

Womens shoes 1908
A selection of smart, front lacing boots. One pair has a shaped heel & patent leather toe. Date: 1908

BROWN SHOE / BON TON
Brown womans shoe with a high heel, open side, high instep & back which is folded over similar in style to shoes of the late C17th. Date: 1924

Putting on Shoes 1903
A young lady sits down to put on her her black Louis heel shoes. Date: 1903

PANIER REVIVAL 1912
Latest Paris mode is a recreation or revival of a mid C18th polonaise called here a panier dress. Worn with Louis heel shoes & a fur stole. Date: 1912

The Fall of Achilles, January 7, 1785. January 7, 1785. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Fall of Achilles, January 7, 1785

Group of slippers 1735, 1770 and 1780, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Group of slippers 1735, 1770 and 1780, 1937. From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan. [Tudor Publishing Company, New York, 1937]

Ajax with the body of Achilles, died when hurt in the heel by an arrow shot by Paris. Episode collected in Aethiopis, detail of the handle of the Francois vessel

Victorian Boots and Shoes

Person about to step on banana skin
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1970s: Person wearing stack heeled shoes and bell bottoms, about to step on a banana skin. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Advert for Dickins & Jones crocodile and lizard womens shoes
Fashion says skin shoes for Autumn. 1927

Frilly French Knickers
A young woman lifts her dress to reveal a lace edged pair of camiknickers (French knickers or step-ins )revealing a glimpse of her stocking tops, suspender belt and garter

Method of reducing dislocation of the shoulder by the heel in the armpit. From The Household Physician, published c.1898

Game park Eurydice bitten heel snake ladies flee
Game park with Eurydice (?) bitten in heel by snake as and other ladies flee

Cowboy Boot

Cowboy Boot Heel And Spur In Saddle Stirrup

Advertisement for Hixopad rubber heels - the best. Date: early 20th century

Cutout advertisement for Wood Milne rubber heels - holding on to a good thing. Date: early 20th century

Advertisement for Wood Milne rubber heels. Date: early 20th century

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"Heel: Unveiling the Enigmatic Mysteries of Footwear and Anatomy" Spring-Heeled Jack: From urban legend to a winged monster, the heel takes flight into our imagination. The Normal Foot Exposed: X-ray reveals the intricate structure hidden beneath our soles. Step back in time with Holeproof Hosiery 1924 - a fashionable era for heels and stockings. Exploring Foot Anatomy through a 19th Century illustration - unraveling the secrets of our foundation. Peering inside a Stiletto Shoe MRI-style, witness how your leg adapts to stylish heights. Ruptured Achilles Tendon captured by an MRI C018/0649 - reminding us of the importance of caution. Guinness is Good for You. O Hanlon Pub, Shannon Bridge, 1970 - where heels meet good times. Feminine Elegance meets Intellectual Pursuits as she balances her book on one foot's arches. A Cartoon Tale from WW1 featuring a French soldier and his mother - highlighting resilience on uncertain ground. Aim Higher. Discover outer ankle ligaments through captivating artwork C013/4452 that defy gravity's pull. Delicate yet Strong. Inner ankle ligaments showcased in mesmerizing artwork C013/4451. In this captivating journey through history, fashion, anatomy, and folklore – let us delve into the world behind "heel" beyond its mere definition as we uncover intriguing tales woven around this enigmatic part of our body and footwear choices alike.