Hammam Shoes

19th century

Not on view

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Title: Hammam Shoes
Date: 19th century
Geography: Made in Turkey
Medium: Wood, silver, leather
Dimensions: Slipper (a):
H. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)
W. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm)
D. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm)
Slipper (b):
H. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm)
W. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
D. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm)
Classification: Accessory-Foot and Leg wear-Womenswear
Credit Line: Gift of Irene Lewisohn and Alice Lewisohn Crowley, 1939
Object Number: C.I.39.91.44a, b
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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