Heel Collection

Spring-Heeled Jack winged monster
Winged man-monster who terrified residents of Blackheath and other London suburbs from 1837 for many years but was never caught Date: 1830s

Normal foot, X-ray
Normal foot. Coloured X-ray of a healthy human foot seen from the top (antero-posterior or dorso- plantar projection). The foot comprises 26 bones and two sesamoid bones (not seen)

Foot anatomy, 19th Century illustration

SHOES 1899
A pair of gentlemens lace-up half-boots or Town Boots and a pair of ladies shoes with a Louis heel complete with shoe trees are left outside a hotel room for boots to polish

Holeproof Hosiery 1924
A woman, so proud & pleased with her Holeproof stockings, bends down to admire them while she daintily lifts her black see-through shift out of the way

Ruptured Achilles tendon, MRI C018 / 0649
Ruptured Achilles tendon. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the foot of a 25 year old patient with a ruptured Achilles tendon

Guinness is Good for You! O Hanlon Pub, Shannon Bridge, 1970s 1970s

Leg in stiletto shoe MRI style, X-ray
Leg in stiletto shoe, coloured MRI style X-ray

Outer ankle ligaments, artwork C013 / 4452
Outer ankle ligaments. Computer artwork of the bones and ligaments (white) of the right foot and ankle seen from the side

Hand anatomy, 19th Century illustration. Historical hand coloured lithographic print showing the muscles (brown), tendons (white) and blood vessels (red and blue) of the human hand

Female Type / Reading Book
A lady reads a book, wearing a cloche hat, Louis heel shoes, stockings and either a chemise or a pair of cami-knickers

HIGHER
Erik Schottstaedt

Cartoon, French soldier and his mother, WW1
Cartoon, French soldier and his mother, taking a borzoi and a lapdog for a walk. He says that people will think she is his fiancee

Inner ankle ligaments, artwork C013 / 4451
Inner ankle ligaments. Computer artwork of the bones and ligaments (white) of the right foot and ankle seen from the side

Pink Court Shoes 1948
A pink high heeled court shoe with peep toes, punched hole decoration and winged heel detail - hence the name Pegasus

Woman's high-heel shoe design in beige leather within abstract art deco border
FLO4603139 Woman's high-heel shoe design in beige leather within abstract art deco border. Chromolithograph from Andre Camy's La Chausage d'Art, The Art Shoe, August-September, Paris

Engraving depicting the bones of the human foot, 19th century
5309455 Engraving depicting the bones of the human foot, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the bones of the human foot. Dated 19th century 01/02/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Woman's high-heel strap shoe design in blue leather within abstract art deco border
FLO4603131 Woman's high-heel strap shoe design in blue leather within abstract art deco border. Chromolithograph from Andre Camy's La Chausage d'Art, The Art Shoe, August-September

Method of reducing dislocation of the shoulder by the heel in the armpit
6116640 Method of reducing dislocation of the shoulder by the heel in the armpit; (add.info.: Method of reducing dislocation of the shoulder by the heel in the armpit)

Woman's laced shoe design in pale green leather with snakeskin heel in abstract bubble art deco border
FLO4603087 Woman's laced shoe design in pale green leather with snakeskin heel in abstract bubble art deco border. Chromolithograph from Andre Camy's La Chausage d'Art, The Art Shoe

Stylish Travels
Martina

Mary Queen of Scots, Marie Stuart, Queen of France and Scotland. Illustration drawn
FLO4571285 Mary Queen of Scots, Marie Stuart, Queen of France and Scotland. Illustration drawn and lithographed by Madame Calon after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres' gallery portfolio IX 4

Cinderella
Martina

SALON
Erik Schottstaedt

Achilles wounded in the Heel, 17th century. Creator: Bertholet Flemal
Achilles wounded in the Heel, 17th century

Shoe, between 1909 and 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Shoe, between 1909 and 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Shoe, between 1909 and 1914

Shoe, between 1909 and 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Shoe, between 1909 and 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Shoe, between 1909 and 1914

Woman's Shoe, 1935/1942. Creator: Carl Schutz
Woman's Shoe, 1935/1942

Man's Boot, c. 1938. Creator: Eugene C. Miller
Man's Boot, c. 1938

Prize-Giving, 7 November 1946, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Prize-Giving, 7 November 1946, (1947). Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) presents prizes at Burlington School in West London

Woman's Shoe, 1937. Creator: John Cooke
Woman's Shoe, 1937

Shoe, c. 1938. Creator: Arlington Gregg
Shoe, c. 1938

Man's Shoe, 1935/1942. Creator: Michael France
Man's Shoe, 1935/1942

Silver Slipper
Tom Windeknecht

The International Exhibition: "The Wounded Achilles", a plaster statue, by Carl Cauer, 1862. The action of Achilles endeavouring to extract the arrow from his heel

BONA|SERA
Erik Schottstaedt

Heartbreak Heels
Anyone Can Yeehaw

Legs B&w
Pictufy Studio III

Womans high-heel shoe design in beige leather within abstract art deco border. Chromolithograph from Andre Camys La Chaussure d Art, The Art Shoe, August-September, Paris, 1930

A huge crowd enjoys The Oval Pop Festival, Oval Cricket Ground, South London, in the late summer of 1972 On the day, Rod Stewart won Best Male Vocalist 1972, Emerson Lake and Palmer won 7 awards

Slippers, American, ca. 1892. Creator: Rosenbloom s
Slippers, American, ca. 1892

Julie Ring music hall dancer. In dancing pose holding skirt to reveal petticoats. Black stockings and strap shoes with Cuban heel. Date: circa 1902

From head to toe
Kike Balenzategui

Pink Picnic #02
Pictufy Studio III

25 HOURS
Erik Schottstaedt

25 December
Erik Schottstaedt

Illustration of fashionable women's shoes and jewellery. Date: 1954

Wartime advert for Dolcis shoes, featuring a festive sprig of holly. Date: 1943

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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.