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Pair of sabot (wooden shoes)

French (Foix, Bethmale Valley)
probably 19th century
Object Place: Bethmale Valley, Foix, France

Medium/Technique Wood, steel and leather, and brass
Dimensions 27.2 x 10.2 x 25.2 cm (10 11/16 x 4 x 9 15/16 in.)
Credit Line The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.1760a-b
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionWood shoe: upturned long pointed toe with nail at end; top of vamp covered with black leather and steel nails in heart design center and double row border; large steel band across instep; row of steel pieces on botton.