Hammam Shoes

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19th century · Wood, mother-of-pearl, metallic thread, metal · Islamic Art

Platform shoes count among the most interesting pieces of apparel associated with the bath. These Ottoman wooden shoes feature distinctive mother-of-pearl inlay. Such intricate shoes relayed the social status of the wearer.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

Wood, mother-of-pearl, metallic thread, metal

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of Mrs. J. Wright Rumbough, 1972