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Woman’s wedding shoe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black women's wedding shoes with a floral design on the toes. The shoes are made of black fabric, possibly velvet, and have a low heel. They are pointed at the toes. The floral design on the toes is made of white beads and thread. The shoes have white lining visible at the top. The shoes are positioned in a way that the toes are pointing towards the left side. The background is white.

Artwork details

Date:
early 20th century
Medium:
Silk satin with silk and metallic thread embroidery, glass beads, and leather soles
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 401 px
Museum record:
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