Woman's red shoes - pair. Shoes have low heels, approximately 5 cm height, and a slight upward curve to the toe. They are covered primarily in bright red fabric with a dark blue toe. On each side of the toe is embroidered a pink flower with green leaves, and a blue and yellow butterfly. The interior of the shoe is a light brown. The sole is made of textured plastic.

• Narrative

  Donated by the Korean consul, to represent a woman's complete traditional costume: under garments, skirt, jacket, socks, shoes and norigae ornament (3171/4-10). A man's traditional outerwear costume was also part of the donation: pants, shirt and vest (3171/1-3).

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• Type of Item shoe
• Culture Korean
• Material silk fibre, plastic
• Measurements height 11.0 cm, width 8.0 cm, depth 23.5 cm (part a) height 11.0 cm, width 8.0 cm, depth 23.5 cm (part b)

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• Previous Owner Government of the Republic of Korea
• Received from Government of the Republic of Korea

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• Made in Seoul

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• Creation Date during 2016
• Ownership Date before May 30, 2016
• Acquisition Date on May 30, 2016

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition excellent
• Accession Number 3171/0010 a-b