DepartmentTextiles-Europe
Shoes
NameShoes
Maker
Hildegard Schmuul
(1921-2010)
Dateca. 1940
Place madeMuhu Island, Estonia, Europe
MediumLeather, wool, linen, cotton
DimensionsOverall: 2 3/16 x 4 5/16 x 10 1/16 in. (5.5 x 11 x 25.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of MarieAnn Thornburg, A.2011.14.5ab
Object numberA.2011.14.5ab
DescriptionPair of slippers with soft brown leather soles, black wool uppers embroidered with multicolored flowers, grains and some foliage. Lined in natural linen with light padding between the lining and leather soles.
ca. 1960
ca. 1875
c. 1920
c. 1915
Early 20th century
Early 20th century
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