Name/Title
Chinese Platform ShoeEntry/Object ID
NU 2021.27.2Description
A small, single platform shoe. The body of the shoe is decorated with a pink, embellished fabric, with red trim around the shoe's opening. The toe of the shoe is covered in black fabric, outlined in blue, with an embroidered sun pattern in the center. The platform portion is tapered, and painted white.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
ShoesClothing Sex
FemaleMade/Created
Time Period
19th CenturyPlace
Region
East AsiaContinent
AsiaNotes
Previous documentation listed the shoe as "Asian" - upon further research, based on the style and appearance of shoe, it is most likely Chinese, from the 1800s.Ethnography
Cultural Region
Region
East AsiaContinent
AsiaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Shoe, PlatformNomenclature Primary Object Term
ShoeNomenclature Sub-Class
FootwearNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsDimensions
Height
2-1/2 inWidth
2-1/4 inLength
7-1/8 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Helen GillespieNotes
DonorProvenance
Provenance Detail
Gift of Helen GillespieOwner/Agent
Helen GillespieRole
Donated object to NUMUAcquisition Method
GiftAcquisition Date
Feb 21, 1992Notes/Remarks
Was brought in by Nancy Turner, 18569 Eucalyptus Drive, Los Gatos, CA
