Shoe

7628A

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 7628A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Qing Dynasty
Date Made 18th Century - 1890
Section Asian
Materials Silk | Cotton | Wood | Gold Thread
Technique Embroidered
Description

Pair of model woman's shoe for bound foot. Pink silk with gold, blue and white embroidery. Covered with green silk at top edges. Insides and high wedges are covered with white cotton. Black cotton is attached at ankle parts.

Height 8 cm
Length 9 cm
Width 4 cm
Credit Line Gift of Francis C. Macauley, Esq.,1890

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