Heel Collection (#4)

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

Exhibition image large inflatable ladies legs. Image taken outside MOMA New York, of inflatable ladies legs with high heel shoes hanging from the roof of the building. Date: Early 1980s

Advert for Mayflowa crocodile and lizard womens shoes 1923
Mayflowa crocodile and lizard shoes. Available from The House of Abbott, in Regent Street, London. 1923

Caucasian oilfields by G. H. Davis
The Achilles Heel of the Soviets: the Caucasian oilfields. A pictorial map of the strategically vulnerable oilfields on either side of the Caucasus upon which Russia depends for the bulk of her

Advert for Dolcis shoes 1936
Shoes for the cruise from the worlds most beautiful shoe store. In the minds of smart women the new Dolcis super shoe store has in one month become the Rendezvous of fashion lovers. Its visitors

Nude Blond & Sheik
Symbolic or pornographic? Two white doves hover above a blonde wearing only a string of pearls & high heel mules while flirting with a sheik who might want her for his harem. Date: circa 1950

Cross-section diagram of human foot, side view

Italian lady in skimpy see-through nightgown
Italian lady posing in a rather skimpy and decidely see-through nightgown, with pale blue stockinggs and balck high-heeled shoes. Date: circa 1910s

Childs foot, X-ray
Childs foot. Coloured X-ray of the healthy right foot of an eight year old boy. The toes are made up of the phalanx bones (phalanges), two for the big toe (lower right) and three for the others

HMS Phoenix after the Hong-Kong Typhoon, September 1906
Photograph of HMS Phoenix, the twin-screw steel and wood sloop of 1895, heeled over beside the coaling station, Hong Kong

Harem Pants 1910
Exotic eastern style: high waisted Turkish trousers / harem pants, decollete blouse, bolero, fish-net stockings, Louis heel shoes & a turban with aigrette

Advert for Peter Robinsons ladies footwear 1905
Selection of Edwardian ladies footwear including elegant beaded evening shoes and ankle boots. 1905

Woman sits with parasol
Woman wearing a frilly voile frock made by Robinson and Cleaver relaxes on a bench holding a parasol. 1927

Shoe-shaped greetings card -- a brown lace-up shoe with a low heel. Date: circa 1890s

White and yellow daisies in a shoe-shaped greetings card. circa 1890s

Pink and white flowers in a shoe-shaped New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

White flowers in a shoe-shaped New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Early woman police sergeant, London
An early (possibly the first) woman police sergeant in London, wearing the Stanley Uniform, introduced in 1919. The tunic was single-breasted with six metal buttons down the front

Advert for Panda footware 1948
Stylish, comfortable & practical womans shoe with a low wedge heel, decorative lace-up front & contrasting piped trim. Perfect for town or country! Date: 1948

Advert for Panda shoes 1948
Stylish, comfortable & practical womans shoe in suede & leather with a low heel & a lace- up front with decorative stitching. Date: 1948

Advert for Dolcis shoes 1931
A selection of fashionable evening court shoes & sandals in a variety of fabrics or kid leather with high heels & an ankle strap or bar across the instep. Date: 1931

Vamp Fashions 1914
Vamp & Victem: seductively clinging gown with low back, translucent sleeves & tasselled tail in an exotic patterned fabric; soft beret style hat & high heel court shoes. Date: 1914

Art Student Fashion 1918
Art School Fashion: a student carrying canvases wears a spotty smock like blouse, large artistic beret, a short voluminous plaid skirt, bangles & court shoes. Date: 1918

Advert for Norvic shoes 1948
A higher heel, a slender curve, a delicate glove-like line.... thats the new fashion story in shoes. 1948

Holiday shoes 1933
Selection of differenet design footwear; Ghillie shoes in two toned plaited leather with rubber soles for sports and cruising. (left) Deck shoe in brown and black kid and wide meshed white linen

Bally Jackie shoes advertisement
Advertisement for Bally Shoes with a new design for autumn 1966 featuring a low block heel and a buckle, available in black patent leather or white calf

Advert for Forbec footwear sole & heel inserts 1912
Forbec footwear brand, that inserts into your sole and heel to make different grips for sporting activities. 1912

Arch Preserver Shoe Ltd advertisement, 1941
Advertisement for Selberite Arch Preserver Shoes promoting two new models for the Spring collection. It reads: " SPRING IS IN THE AIR, let there be spring in your step too

Shoe design in brown and beige. Date: circa 1930s

Shoe design in brown and blue. Date: circa 1930s

Shoe design in maroon and green. Date: circa 1930s

Shoe design in blue and green. Date: circa 1930s

Shoe design in pink and green. Date: circa 1930s

Shoe design in blue. Date: circa 1930s

Shoe design in blue and yellow. Date: circa 1930s

Shoe design in maroon and pink. Date: circa 1930s

Advert for London Shoe 1913
High back lace shoe for women, claims comfort and support without restricting freedom of movement. 1913

Range of buckled womens shoes 1928
A range of French casual buckled womens shoes in a clothing catalogue. Date: 1928

Advert for Lotus boots 1916
Limited quantity of Lotus, Delta boots with lace-ups and cloth tops. 1916

Advert for Vani-tred shoes 1946
Vani-tred balanced walking shoes. On carefree occasions you value the unobtrusive companionship of a comfortable pair of shoes. Time now to revel in the ease and buoyancy of vani-tred

Advert for Dolcis shoes 1946
A touch of glamour in Dolcis exclusive ankle strap models. 1946

Advertisement for O Sullivans shaped rubber heels for men and women. Wearing these, you can increase your walking powers one hundred per cent. From B F Goodrich of Golden Lane, London. 1914

Advert for Dolcis shoes 1945
Kumf-ees are here... Flexibility, comfort and good looks are teh main features of these smart wedge heel shoes, obtainable from Dolcis. 1945

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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.