Pair of Shoes for Women’s Bound Feet

19th century

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Caption

Pair of Shoes for Women’s Bound Feet, 19th century. Embroidered satin-weave silk, thread, metal, wood, textile, paper. ribbon, 3 ¾ x 5 x 1 ½ in. each (overall). Brooklyn Museum, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 37.371.104.1-.2.

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Pair of Shoes for Women’s Bound Feet

Date

19th century

Geography

Place made: China

Medium

Embroidered satin-weave silk, thread, metal, wood, textile, paper. ribbon

Classification

Clothing

Dimensions

3 ¾ x 5 x 1 ½ in. each (overall)

Credit Line

Frank L. Babbott Fund

Accession Number

37.371.104.1-.2

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