Description at accession: Slipper, of twisted and plaited straw Chinese: 19th century Gift Condition: Straw work damaged in parts From: A Peters. Esq. Others: Red silk tassel attached to the heel-end. (From a Collector's Guide to Chinese Dress Accessories, pp134): According to Garrett, slippers such as this made of woven straw or cane for the vamp, was worn in the summer. The soles were also made of straw, or else had padded cotton or silk with a leather sole.
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