Shoemaker's Sign — 12th century — Museum of Orchies, Cluny

Description

Reproduction of a carved sign from the 12th century depicting a shoemaker sitting at his table, holding a shoe and a knife. The front bears the inscription 'CLUNY - Museum of Orchies - Shoemaker's Sign (12th century)' and 'Sitting at his table, the shoemaker holds in his hand a shoe and the knife, emblem of the profession'.