"Given by A. Peters, Esq." . "Description at accession:\nSlipper, of twisted and plaited straw\nChinese: 19th century\n\nGift\n\nCondition: Straw work damaged in parts\n\nFrom: A Peters. Esq. \n\nOthers: Red silk tassel attached to the heel-end.\n\n(From a Collector's Guide to Chinese Dress Accessories, pp134):\nAccording 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."@en . . . "Description at accession:\nSlipper, of twisted and plaited straw\nChinese: 19th century\n\nGift\n\nCondition: Straw work damaged in parts\n\nFrom: A Peters. Esq. \n\nOthers: Red silk tassel attached to the heel-end.\n\n(From a Collector's Guide to Chinese Dress Accessories, pp134):\nAccording 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."@en . . .