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Pair of woman's "tabi" boots
1990
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Boston, MA, United States
Woman's split-toe ankle boot based on Japanese "tabi" sock, uppers and stacked round heel of black leather brushed with silver paint, black cotton lining, cord and metal tab closures at side back. Leather sole, with rubber protective sole (not original) added under heel and ball of foot. Marked on sole: "Vero Cuoio, Made in Italy, 40."
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Details
- Title: Pair of woman's "tabi" boots
- Creator Birth Date: 1989
- Fashion House: Maison Martin Margiela
- Date Created: 1990
- Location Created: Italy
- Physical Dimensions: Overall (H x W x L): 24.1 x 8.9 x 23.5 cm (9 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 9 1/4 in.)
- Provenance: Purchased by original owner in Paris, about 1990; Purchased through internet auction by Susan Ward, 2006; Purchased by the MFA, March 21, 2007
- Type: Shoes
- Rights: Museum purchase with funds donated by the Fashion Council. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. All Rights Reserved.
- Medium: Painted leather, cotton lining, metal and cord fasteners
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