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Child's Boot (one of a pair)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Child's Boot (one of a pair) by unknown artist. The boot is long and narrow with a pointed toe. The top of the boot is black with two white stitched lines. The body of the boot is white with embroidered flowers and leaves in blue, pink, red, and green. The boot has a white sole that is dirty and worn. The boot is angled with the toe pointing to the right. The background is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
491 × 624 px
Museum record:
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