Boot
Date1875-1895
Where made worldChina, Asia
MediumSilk, linen
DimensionsObject/Work: 290 x 50 x 170 mm
ClassificationsCostume
Terms
Object numberC02299
DescriptionChinese foot-bound boot. Lined inside with cream linen extending over the top of the boot forming two flaps. Below the linen is a pale pink silk band with subtle floral decoration and stripes of navy blue and black silk. The foot is made up of two bands of pink and blue silk with raised cream and green floral decoration. The length is longer than the desired 3 inches. Feet longer than 4 inches were mocked by being called 'iron lilies'.On View
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