NORTHAMPTON MUSEUMS EDUCATION SERVICE
Worksheet – Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
Look after your feet!
1. Oh That’s Better
We take our feet for granted. We can do horrible things to them by wearing the wrong shoes but wearing the right shoes can help us to walk more easily and in greater comfort.
Try and find two sandals in Life & Sole that are good for your feet.
One has a wooden sole, a white toe band and was made in 1969.
Who made this sandal? __ c h ______
Where was it made? ______
The other has a brown leather upper and a foot friendly shaped bed for your foot.
Who made this sandal? B ______
2. Smelly Feet
Often shoes and particularly trainers can make your feet smelly.
What products can be used to help prevent your feet from getting sweaty and smelly? They can be found near a well-worn pair of blue Adidas trainers in Life & Sole.
G ______R ______
F ______S ______
T ______T______
3. Animal Shoes
It’s not only you and I that have to take care of our feet. Animals have to be careful too.
What is the name of the dog that works for the Surrey Fire and Rescue Service as a fire investigation dog?
S ______
What is the special name of the shoes she wears that have been designed to protect her paws from damage from sharp objects and hot debris?
P ______P __ __ B ______
Do any of these animals wear shoes?
Tick the ones you think do and try and find them in the galleries.
4. Match up the Occupations
Some workmen need special footwear to protect their feet.
Can you match the boot to the right job? Draw a line between the right boot to the right job. You’ll find them in Life & Sole
5. How many steps does the average person take each day?
Tick the correct answer.
6. No Pain, No Gain
All the answers to the following questions are in the Followers of Fashion gallery.
Who fell over on the cat walk when she wore a high pair of Vivienne Westwood shoes?
N ______C ______
On display is a pair just like them, but what colour are they?
High Heels can really damage your feet.
Can you find the case full of high heels?
Not all the shoes in this case have a ‘normal’ heel.
What has been added to a pair of red stilettos, c. 1965
W ______H ______
What is missing from the black shoe by Stefano Marazzini, 1968
______
How many eyelets does the tallest boot in the gallery have?
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