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Chinese yellow foot binding cloth shoes

 Accession
Identifier: MUS-925

Content Description

Pair of shoes that were used by the Chinese to bind the feet of girls of wealthy classes to show social position and beauty. Made of cloth. 4" long, 7 1/2" high. Yellow with rows of embroidery. Supposedly a school girl had worn this pair.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Restrictions Apply

No

Dates

  • 1800-1900

Extent

1 items : 1 pair ; 4" long, 7 1/2" high

Source