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Heel Collection (#6)

"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

Background imageHeel Collection: Human foot musculature, artwork F007 / 4340

Human foot musculature, artwork F007 / 4340
Human foot musculature, computer artwork

Background imageHeel Collection: Human foot musculature, artwork F007 / 4944

Human foot musculature, artwork F007 / 4944
Human foot musculature, computer artwork

Background imageHeel Collection: Human foot musculature, artwork F007 / 5682

Human foot musculature, artwork F007 / 5682
Human foot musculature, computer artwork

Background imageHeel Collection: Human foot musculature, artwork F007 / 2145

Human foot musculature, artwork F007 / 2145
Human foot musculature, computer artwork

Background imageHeel Collection: Human foot musculature, artwork F007 / 2045

Human foot musculature, artwork F007 / 2045
Human foot musculature, computer artwork

Background imageHeel Collection: Human foot musculature, artwork F007 / 1826

Human foot musculature, artwork F007 / 1826
Human foot musculature, computer artwork

Background imageHeel Collection: Human leg musculature, artwork F007 / 1521

Human leg musculature, artwork F007 / 1521
Human leg musculature, computer artwork

Background imageHeel Collection: Ankle anatomy, artwork

Ankle anatomy, artwork
Ankle anatomy. Computer artwork showing the bone (white) of a human foot, and the ligaments (blue) of the ankle. At far right is the Achilles tendon

Background imageHeel Collection: Plantar fascia, artwork

Plantar fascia, artwork
Plantar fascia. Computer artwork of the underside of a human foot, showing the bones and the plantar fascia, a layer of fibrous connective tissue in the sole of the foot that supports the arch

Background imageHeel Collection: Leg anatomy, artwork C013 / 4497

Leg anatomy, artwork C013 / 4497
Leg anatomy. Computer artwork of an oblique posterior view looking up a human leg, showing muscles and tendons (brown and white), bones and ligaments (white), arteries and veins (red and blue)

Background imageHeel Collection: Leg anatomy, artwork C013 / 4496

Leg anatomy, artwork C013 / 4496
Leg anatomy. Computer artwork of an oblique anterior view looking up a human leg, showing muscles and tendons (brown and white), bones and ligaments (white), arteries and veins (red and blue)

Background imageHeel Collection: Foot muscles, artwork C013 / 4485

Foot muscles, artwork C013 / 4485
Foot muscles. Computer artwork of a view from below of some of the muscles and tendons (red and white) of the sole of the foot

Background imageHeel Collection: Foot muscles, artwork C013 / 4483

Foot muscles, artwork C013 / 4483
Foot muscles. Computer artwork of an oblique view from below and behind of some of the muscles and tendons (red and white) of the sole of the foot

Background imageHeel Collection: Foot muscles, artwork C013 / 4478

Foot muscles, artwork C013 / 4478
Foot muscles. Computer artwork of a view from below of some of the muscles and tendons (red and white) of the sole of the foot

Background imageHeel Collection: Foot muscles, artwork C013 / 4477

Foot muscles, artwork C013 / 4477
Foot muscles. Computer artwork of a view from below of some of the muscles and tendons (red and white) of the sole of the foot

Background imageHeel Collection: Leg muscles, artwork C013 / 4429

Leg muscles, artwork C013 / 4429
Leg muscles. Computer artwork of the bones and outer muscles of the left leg, seen from the front (anterior view) at an oblique angle looking downwards

Background imageHeel Collection: Advert for Vani-tred shoes 1943

Advert for Vani-tred shoes 1943
Will your walk stand a close-up. Balanced walking gives you grace and comfort. You can t fool your feet about shoes. They know whether you are walking as nuture means you to walk - and if you aren t

Background imageHeel Collection: Advert for Selberite Arch Preserver shoes 1942

Advert for Selberite Arch Preserver shoes 1942
A seletion of Selberite Arch Preserver shoes. 1942

Background imageHeel Collection: Advert for Dolcis shoes 1937

Advert for Dolcis shoes 1937

Background imageHeel Collection: Advert for Lotus shoes 1947

Advert for Lotus shoes 1947
Fashion fantasion. Strap gold evening shoe. Date: 1947

Background imageHeel Collection: Advert for Selberite Arch Preserver shoes 1941

Advert for Selberite Arch Preserver shoes 1941

Background imageHeel Collection: Heel and toe

Heel and toe. Elderly woman showing girl how to darn socks. Date c1873

Background imageHeel Collection: Advert for Dolcis shoes 1942

Advert for Dolcis shoes 1942
Smart practical economical...... Escentially yours. Dolcis.... Our new spring models, cleverly designed by leading stylists, combine all the qualities you have been looking for

Background imageHeel Collection: National Amusement - The Bus Kitchen 1918

National Amusement - The Bus Kitchen 1918
If the ministry of food carries out its latest scheme, there should be plenty of excitement in getting ones dinner from the travelling food kichens

Background imageHeel Collection: Wallace Heel Spring

Wallace Heel Spring
Wallace Heel, a spring on the banks of the River Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland. This freshwater spring comes from a heel-shaped hole in the ground. Date: 1950s

Background imageHeel Collection: Kirchner Girl Circa 1913

Kirchner Girl Circa 1913
Parisian milliners apprentice delivering a new hat wears a short narrow skirt with a buttoned split at the side, Louis heel shoes, blouse with tie & a square, brimless hat. Date: circa 1913

Background imageHeel Collection: Muscles of the foot

Muscles of the foot, historical artwork. The figure at top left shows the first layer of muscles (red) in the sole of the foot. The skin and fascia (connective tissue) have been removed

Background imageHeel Collection: Artwork showing calcaneal spur and foot pain

Artwork showing calcaneal spur and foot pain
Calcaneal spur and foot pain. Illustration showing causes of pain in the foot. At top left are the calf muscles which attach to the calcaneus (heel- bone) via the Achilles tendon (white)

Background imageHeel Collection: Foot bones

Foot bones, computer artwork. The toes are made up of the phalanx bones (phalanges), two for the big toe (lower left) and three for the others

Background imageHeel Collection: Foot nerves

Foot nerves. Historical anatomical artwork of the nerves (white) of the sole of a human foot. Also shown are muscles (red), and ligaments, tendons and other connective tissues (grey)

Background imageHeel Collection: Ankle bones and ligaments

Ankle bones and ligaments. Historical anatomical artwork of ankle bones (yellow) and ligaments (pale blue). Ligaments are bands of fibrous tissue that hold bones together at their joints

Background imageHeel Collection: Blue shoes from Harrods

Blue shoes from Harrods
A stylish pair of blue and white patterned ladies court shoes with a short heel, from Harrods, London

Background imageHeel Collection: Breuillards device to assist walking

Breuillards device to assist walking
Dr. Charles Breuillards device to assist walking, basically a spring-loaded shoe insert, which aids the raising of the heel

Background imageHeel Collection: PUMP SHOES

PUMP SHOES
Cutaway calf pump shoe with baby heel and black patent vamp and black patent pump with rouleau rosette

Background imageHeel Collection: Patent Pump Shoes

Patent Pump Shoes
Shiny black patent pump shoe with punched brogue vamp and chunky heel

Background imageHeel Collection: SHOES

SHOES
Beige suede high fronted chukker boot, black calf ghillie laced shoe, sepia suede shoe with buckled strap and white buckskin shoe banded and buckled with solid heel

Background imageHeel Collection: Black Patent Pump Shoes

Black Patent Pump Shoes
American campus girl pump in black patent with high vamp and thick heel by Margaret Jerrold

Background imageHeel Collection: SHOES

SHOES
Beige suede slingback with oval toe and covered heel, mustard suede shoe with front cut outs, sandy suede shoe with broad buckled strap and olive leather shoe with

Background imageHeel Collection: Patent and Tan Calf Boot

Patent and Tan Calf Boot
Trimmed black patent and tan calf boot with sloping heel and lacing by Cristel. In front, donkey suede and patent pump, patent walking shoe and patent ankle strap shoe

Background imageHeel Collection: Shoes at Peter Robinsons

Shoes at Peter Robinsons
A selection of ladies shoes by Peter Robinsons of Oxford Street, including beaded evening shoes, patent leather with buckles & Louis XV heels plus ladies golf boots

Background imageHeel Collection: Day & Evening Shoes 1925

Day & Evening Shoes 1925
Day and evening shoes; on left a day shoe in kid, beige and patent black leather. On right; a silver brocade evening shoe with a Louis Cuban heel

Background imageHeel Collection: British Fashions in 1946

British Fashions in 1946
Unusual utility fashion made from wool and worn with a wedge heel, the playsuit is the latest thing to come from our British fashion designers

Background imageHeel Collection: Beachwear 1939

Beachwear 1939
Lucien Lelong beachwear: printed linen frock with a red sash & bolero jacket. The skirt is abbreviated & socks are worn with strappy wedge heel sandals

Background imageHeel Collection: BOOTS / PENROSEs 1908

BOOTS / PENROSEs 1908
A selection of front lacing boots - one example has a high heel and long tapering front

Background imageHeel Collection: CHURCHs SHOE 1948

CHURCHs SHOE 1948
Stylish yet comfortable high-heeled, lace-up shoe: high fitting & with perforated decoration & designed to support the arch in its natural place

Background imageHeel Collection: Plants / Consolida Sp

Plants / Consolida Sp
Larks Heel Personified

Background imageHeel Collection: Costume / Gimbel Bros 1914

Costume / Gimbel Bros 1914
Fur hat, stole, fur-trimmed coat, double skirts (narrow under-skirt) or long jackets creating a tunic effect, hats with broad brims & vertical trim, Louis heel boots

Background imageHeel Collection: Fox Fur Stole C. 1917

Fox Fur Stole C. 1917
Costume of the Great War: short gathered skirt & loose shapeless jacket with over-stitching, lace-up shoes with a Louis heel, a white fox fur stole & a straw hat




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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.