Sandals Item Number: N2.196 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Thong-style sandals with a braided rope sole, woven upper sole, pink and blue striped fabric thongs, and a hide covering on the heel.

Item History

What

Name
Sandals
Identification Number
N2.196 a-b
Type of Item
sandal
Material
fibre, skin, grass and dye
Manufacturing Technique
braided and woven
Part A
height 3.5 cm, width 9.5 cm, depth 24.0 cm
Part B
height 3.0 cm, width 10.0 cm, depth 24.0 cm

Who

Culture
Japanese
Previous Owner
Ronald P. Dore
Received from
Ronald P. Dore (Seller) and Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Japan

When

Collection Date
during 1959
Ownership Date
before 1960
Acquisition Date
during 1960

Other

Condition
good
Current Location
Case 79
Accession Number
0065/0081 a-b