A collection of various shoes,

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A collection of various shoes,
including a collection of children's boots, slippers of embroidered satin with a broad rounded toe; a pair with contrast appliqué designs; some men's singles with thick sole and a pair of men's slippers of woven rushes, 19th and early 20th century
(a lot)

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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

Two of the single men's shoes have labels from Visual Education Department - Baptist Missionary Society - China

Compare shoes illustrated in Chinese Dress Accessories by Valery M. Garrett, page 130, plate 2 for the appliqué shoes and page 134, plate 3 for the rush slippers

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