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Cantonese Opera Boots

MOA: University of British Columbia

2967/35 a-b

Pair of calf-high boots covered with sequins in blue, copper and gold. The boots have thick white soles curved upwards at the front. The foot is demarcated from the calf with white piping, and there are vertical lines of piping at the front and at back. The centre panel has a sequined geometric design with translucent cylindrical beads. There are white cotton ties on the top of the boots, at back.

  • Type of Item boot
  • Culture Cantonese
  • Material cotton fibre, leather skin, wood, paint, paper
  • Measurements height 42.0 cm, width 6.5 cm, depth 26.5 cm (part a) height 42.0 cm, width 6.5 cm, depth 27.0 cm (part b)
  • Previous Owner Jin Wah Sing Musical Association
  • Received from Jin Wah Sing Musical Association
  • Made in China
  • Ownership Date before August 29, 2012
  • Acquisition Date on August 29, 2012
  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 2967/0035 a-b

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