Shoe for Bound Feet
Datec1900
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: silk;cotton;wood;leather
DimensionsOverall: 8.5 x 15 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Arthur R. Menzies
Object number2004.009.039
DescriptionShoe for bound feet. Sole and heel are cotton covered and form a triangle with an arched instep. There is leather on the bottom of the heel. The upper portion is green silk, lined with white cotton and with cotton purple and blue flap at back at heel. Front of the upper has embroidery at the toe and is lace up down the front with a criss-crossed black lace. There is some detailing in purple, magenta, and black.Colour: green;purple;magenta;black
Status
Not on view
c1900
