CALCEOLOGY PUT INTO PRACTICE

Our collection is entirely made of reconstructions based on practical research, a guarantee of their historical authenticity. The reconstruction is the final stage in the scientifically based research and analysis of archaeological artefacts. The aim of such reconstructions is to understand the object.

Investigative cleaning and preliminary registration

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Three dimensional models

The pieces of the puzzle are cut out of the registration drawings.
This allows minimal manipulation of fragile originals and we can construct three dimensional paper models called “ghost shoes”.
Missing pieces can be determined. These models are the key to recreate the cutting patterns for the reconstruction.

The reconstruction

A faithful reconstruction demands the use of means of production available at the time. In other words, Roman reconstructions need to be made with roman tools. For this we also need to do a detailed research on ancient tools and technical means.

The art of the calceologist is to decipher information contained in footwear. The reconstruction is rarely a goal in itself and more so a mean to acquire knowledge. After determining production methods there are still questions about their practical use.

The cryptology of shoes

Some reconstructions undergo harsh tests in all weather and soil conditions im some cases extremely realistically. Wear marks can then be compared with those on original finds.

The shoe, being a very personal object, can occasionally contain marks of its wearer. An example is this atypical wear pattern from a clubfoot dating back to the 16th century.

In the past and in the present shoe fashion and styles change rapidly. Try to remember the shoe fashions of 10 years ago. The study of the evolution of shoes allows avoiding anachronism such as Roman soldiers with DocMartens® and Nikes® on their feet.

Rue du Rôtillon 10

Case postale 6248

CH-1002 LAUSANNE

Opening hours:

Each first week-end of the month

Saturday and Sunday from 02:00PM to 07:00PM

info(at)shoemuseum.ch

on appointment (recommended)

phone: +41 (0)21 312 06 77