DepartmentTextiles-Asia
Baby shoes with protective tigers and symbols of a prosperous future
NameBaby Shoes
Artist
Artist unrecorded
Dateca. 1900
Place madeJiangsu, China, East Asia, Asia
Mediumembroidered silk
DimensionsOverall: 1 15/16 x 5 1/16 in. (5 x 12.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Muriel Boone
Object numberA.1985.195.21
DescriptionSewn and embroidered slipper sole. Upper part is dull green with head on front, flowers on sides. Face stands out from toe, whiskers hang as if it is fringe.
Artist unrecorded
Artist unrecorded
1945
Artist unrecorded
ca. 1960