Accession No
1966.34.1-2
Description
A pair of shoes with curved up toes. The uppers are made of silk woven with geometric pattern in blue, pink and green and lined with blue cotton or linen; they have a black silk trim around the opening and velvet black appliqué around the toe, possibly cloud motifs. The sole is made up of numerous layers, possibly paper, which have been secured together with a leather sole that has been stitched with thick thread.
Place
Asia; East Asia; China; Hong Kong
Period
Source
Fell, J. P. [collector]; Fell, J. W. [donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1966.34.1-2
Cultural Affliation
Material
Cloth; Silk; ?Cotton; ?Linen; ?Paper; Leather
Local Term
Measurements
70mm x 75mm x 210mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Pair of embroidered shoes, probably from China.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Black shoes with white soles. The uppers are decorated with curvilinear blue designs.
Event Date 22/6/2005
Author: Lucie Carreau
Conservation (Repack)
CON.2015.50 | Repack
Event Date 15/1/2015
Author: cft31
Description (Physical description)
Pair of blue and black shoes with embroidered geometric patterns and floral designs on toe box.
Event Date 7/12/2016
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
A pair of shoes with curved up toes. The uppers are made of silk woven with geometric pattern in blue, pink and green and lined with blue cotton or linen; they have a black silk trim around the opening and velvet black appliqué around the toe, possibly cloud motifs. The sole is made up of numerous layers, possibly paper, which have been secured together with a leather sole that has been stitched with thick thread.
Event Date 31/5/2024
Author: Emily Shorter
Conservation (Freezing)
CON.2024.5956 | Freezing
Event Date 7/6/2024
Author: Kirsty Kernohan
FM:89579
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