Name/Title

Shoe

Entry/Object ID

2021.1.1

Description

Pair of heavily embroidered red leather shoes. Almost completely covered with geometric designs. Shoes have long, narrow tongue with a narrow point. Toe box is rounded. Embroidery on tow box is further decorated with four round, silver-metallic embellishments. Shoes have short and wide black heels. Brown leather insole. Bottom of heels and soles have wear and abrasions consistent with being worn.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Lynch-Staunton, Gabrielle

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Unisex

Textile Details

Material

Leather, Wool

Color

Red, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Black, Silver, Brown

Notes

Embroidered

Made/Created

Place

Country

Libya

Region

North Africa

Continent

Africa

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 26.5cm Width: 12cm Height: 11.5