Shoe for bound foot
Artist
China
Datelate 19th or early 20th century
MediumSilk, satin, cotton
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mr. George Ball
Object number1938.38.4
DescriptionRed cotton with upturned toe. Embroidered. A piece of blue patterned cotton is basted in at the heel. A loop of red string is attached at either side. The heel is 3/4" high and was covered with red fabric with embroidered ribbon trim. Red fabric embroidered with five-lobed flower (prune blossom?) and multi-colored bird in a panel on each side of the shoe.On View
Not on viewCollections
Late 19th or early 20th Century
