Pattens, or overshoes, anonymous, c. 1695 - c. 1715
wood (plant material), l c.27cm × w c.9cm × d c.15cm More details
To protect delicate fabric-covered shoes from the mud and filth of the street, all kinds of overshoes were worn. This pair has wooden soles which stand on a metal ring. It would have required quite a skilful act of balance to walk on them.
