Shoes
Artist
China
Date19th or early 20th century.
MediumSatin, gold thread, silk, cotton, leather
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Sarah Gibbs Thompson Pell
Object number1932.24.43
DescriptionWoman's shoes for bound feet. Pair of blue satin shoes with border of black satin and couched gold threads along the front. Decorated at the front with embroidered flowers. A low heel is covered with white cotton. A triangular piece of leather is sewn to the sole of the toe, a semi-circle of leather is nailed to the heel.On View
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