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Sandals (Geta) - Artifacts

Image Sandals (Geta)
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Description
One pair of wood geta sandals (A,B) Made of one piece of wood with two cross pieces on bottom, rectangular sole with rounded corners, insole painted beige with carved striations resembling wood grain; black velvet padded straps anchored at the toe with a velvet loop inserted through a hole in the sole and secured with a brass colored molded morning glory flower shape cap nailed into the sole, and anchored near the back on each side by inserting through two holes and tied together with white yarn underneath. On the bottom "Made in Japan, 9 1/2 inch" stamped in blue, "$12.95" written in pencil on the bottom heel.
Object ID
1998.030.011