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Pair of Pattens
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Basic Information | Accession Number: | 1973A1120 |
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Collection: | Ethnography - Asia |
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Date: | 1875 - 1925 |
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Notes | Pattens were worn to raise the walker above muddy or wet ground. They are worn with Japanese socks, or tabi, which have with one socket for the big toe. The socks are white for women and black and sometimes white for men. Japanese footwear has been designed so that it is easy to slip off, necessary in the country where footwear is removed before entering a house. | Presented by the Birmingham University Medical School. |
Further Information | Production Period: | 19th century or 20th century |
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Material(s): | Wood |
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Place of Origin: | Japan |
Dimensions | Height: | 212 mm |
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Width: | 82 mm |
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Depth: | 100 mm |
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