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Measurements
28cm x 12cm
Place of Origin
China
Historical Period/Date
20th Century (1970-1999 Late)/1980s
Registration Number
1992-058
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Quilting,
Objects
Costume - Women - Footwear,Shoes,

Physical Description

Pair of Chinese shoes of black velvety fabric. The uppers are embroidered from toe to heel with multi--coloured motifs. The white cotton soles are stiffened by quilting with close rows of stitching through a number of layers The toes are turned up.

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