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Slipper

Description

Small Chinese embroidered slipper for girl with bound feet. Exterior of slipper is off-white with floral embroidery. Interior is lined with blue fabric and edges are bound with purple silk. Brought from China by William Steel Forrest of the United States Navy.

Creator

Date

circa 19th century

Materials

Silk

Dimensions

3.25 L x 1.25 W inches

Object ID

1956.79.2a,b

Resource ID

15884

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Eugenia Sothoron Smoot

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

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