The image shows a pair of traditional, antique lotus shoes, which were worn by Chinese women with bound feet, featuring intricate embroidery with floral patterns in shades of red, green, and orange on a faded purple silk fabric.
Name/Title
Pair of infant-sized, hand-embroidered, orchid silk slippers with accompanying socks
Entry/Object ID
1989.15.11abcd
Description
Hand-embroidered silk slippers with blue-heeled muslin socks