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
- Warner, Dr. Franklin (Donor, Person)