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| Woman's shoes for bound feet, China, 19th or early 20th century, FM96713.
Woman's fancy shoes, Chicago, 1997, uncatalogued |
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| History is the factor that influenced how these pairs of shoes were made and used.
Meeting feminine ideals is the COMMON CONCERN that these pairs of shoes address. These pairs of shoes show DIFFERENT RESPONSES to meeting feminine ideals by altering the shape of the foot. One pair fits onto feet that have been bound to keep them child-sized, the other elevates the heel to make it considerably higher than the toe. |
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