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Pair of Slippers

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pair of women's high-heeled slippers. Backless with a pointed toe. Leather soles and embroidered green shagreen leather uppers. The inside is decorated with a tile-like pattern in black, white and green. With metal heels.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Woman's High-Heeled Slipper
  • Woman's High-Heeled Slipper
Materials and techniques
Metal, leather, embroidered shagreen
Brief description
Pair of women's high-heeled embroidered leather slippers, Kabul, 19th century
Physical description
Pair of women's high-heeled slippers. Backless with a pointed toe. Leather soles and embroidered green shagreen leather uppers. The inside is decorated with a tile-like pattern in black, white and green. With metal heels.
Dimensions
  • Length: 21.5cm
  • Length: 8.75in
  • Width: 8.2cm
  • Width: 3.5in
Collection
Accession number
IS.5&A-1985

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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