Boot

CG94-1-17A

From: China | Canton

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number CG94-1-17A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Cantonese (uncertain) | Chinese
Provenience China | Canton
Date Made 19th Century - Early 20th Century
Section Asian
Materials Cotton | Wood | Canvas | Leather
Technique Embroidered
Inscription Language Chinese Language
Description

Upper body is a dark, navy color embroidered with a green cloud pattern around the toe and heel. The top is folded down to reveal a light blue linen.There is a thick, layered sole with a red and gray bordered top and a mult-piece leather sole sewn on the bottom. Red tags attached describe the shoes in Chinese.

Height 31.75 cm
Length 25.4 cm
Width 7.62 cm

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