Pair of embroidered shoes worn by Chinese lady with deformed feet

Made:
1870-1910 in China
Pair of embroidered silk shoes with wooden, silk covered heels Pair of embroidered silk shoes with wooden, silk covered heels

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Pair of embroidered silk shoes with wooden, silk covered heels
Science Museum Group Collection
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Pair of embroidered silk shoes with wooden, silk covered heels
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Pair of embroidered silk shoes with wooden, silk covered heels, worn by Chinese lady with deformed feet, Chinese, 1870-1910

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A95134
Materials:
wood, silk, cotton and complete
Measurements:
overall: 162 mm x 150 mm x 60 mm,
type:
shoe
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)