Shoe

Shoe

Object name: Shoe
Date: 1800-1900
Dimensions:
108 x 55 x 107 mm
Medium: Textiles, wood, leather
Object number: C02303
DescriptionBound-foot shoes. They have a high arch with a heel, and a large piece of cloth at the back. Navy blue in colour, with a front section embroidered with gold thread and flowers (symbolising longevity) on a green ground. Blue and green were worn by young women.