Boot

97-11-1A

From: Tibet

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 97-11-1A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tibetan
Provenience Tibet
Date Made 18th Century - 1980
Section Asian
Materials Wool | Hide | Silk | Cotton
Technique Appliqued
Description

One of a pair of Tibetan boots. Light colored leather sole. Black leather patch at heel and toe and details. Layers of stitching and of multi-colored wool and silk applique on lower part of boot. Upper part flexible of soft black wool with strip of red leather on either side of slit up back.

Height 5 cm
Length 19 cm
Width 3 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Winnifred S. Miller, 1997

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