Pair of Boots
1971 (made)
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Pair of woman's boots, black felt uppers bound with dark and light blue tape. They have green felt round the ankles shaped to a point above the instep and red felt over the foot, both embroidered in silk and gold thread with a pattern of flowers. The soles are of stitched leather attached to the uppers by woven braids in white, dark and light blue.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Felted wool, with applied work embroidered in silks and gold thread, stitched leather |
| Brief description | Pair of woman's boots, black felt, applique, Bhutan, 1971 |
| Physical description | Pair of woman's boots, black felt uppers bound with dark and light blue tape. They have green felt round the ankles shaped to a point above the instep and red felt over the foot, both embroidered in silk and gold thread with a pattern of flowers. The soles are of stitched leather attached to the uppers by woven braids in white, dark and light blue. |
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| Object history | Bought to complete the Bhutanese female costume comprising museum no. IS.3 to C-1969. See also IS.39-1971. Purchased. Registered File number 1971/3234. |
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| Accession number | IS.40&A-1971 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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