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Boots
Boots
Boots

Boots

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-footwear
Date20th Century
Made AtTibet Autonomous Region, China, Asia
MediumCotton and dye
DimensionsEach: 13 × 3 1/4 × 9 1/2 in. (33 × 8.3 × 24.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Anne and Long Shung Shih
Object number2021.8.81a,b
DescriptionThis style of calf-length boots with colorful embroidery is traditionally worn by the people of Tibet.
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