Pair of Manchu woman's shoes with raised heel tapering towards the bottom. Vamp of red silk with floral designs densely embroidered in shades of blue, a centre seam reinforced with two green ridges on toe, ankle flap of red silk with floral embroidery folding downward from inside, edged with ribbons and black satin, lined with white cotton. Heel made of wood covered with white cotton, attached with cotton sole on bottom.
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