Woman's Shoe for Bound Feet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Woman's Shoe for Bound Feet by unknown artist. Two high-heeled shoes are shown side-by-side. The heels are thick and triangular. The shoes have a fabric upper with a ribbed cuff at the top. A fabric ribbon wraps around the ankle and through a loop on each side. The exterior of the heel and pointed toe box are decorated with floral embroidery. The shoes are asymmetrical with one side being lower than the other. The background is plain and light colored.