Shoe
Date1700-1914
MediumSilk, leather
DimensionsObject/Work: 130 x 40 x 95 mm
ClassificationsCostume
Terms
Object numberC02293
DescriptionChinese foot-bound heeled shoe with a gold silk background along the sides and a tall black linen ankle guard. They are decorated with black and gold metal embroidary, blue floral motifs, metal spangles and a pink galloon around the top edge. The more ornate and skillfully sewn the boot, the more highly regarded the wearer, who would have sewed them herself.On View
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