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[Black lacquered geta, 193-]
Maker
Hirohata, Mikiko
Date1930-1939
Mediumwood, velvet, brocade
DimensionsL: 8.75 in, W: 3.375 in, H: 1.5 in
ClassificationsGeneral Collection
Credit LineGift of Barbara Kawakami
Object number2004.1.83
Description1 pair of black lacquered geta with velvet and brocade straps ; each 8.75 x 3.375 x 1.5 in.;Black lacquered Japanese style wooden slippers composed of a baseboard (dai) resting on two supporting pieces (ha or teeth) below and straps that are a combination of red and black velvet and gold and white brocade are secured at the front underside with a metal fastener and at sides of foot. Fine red line marks the edges and the underside is painted black with red paint under the heel. Masking tape covers bottom of teeth. The geta are identical in shape: right (A) and left (B) side.
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