Title
Petit-pointe slippers
Year/Period
Early 20th century
Region
Singapore
Object Type
Material
Technique
Dimension
Gross Measurement: Please refer to individual measurement
Accession No.
2014-00963
Collection of
This is a pair of petit-pointe slippers that would have been possibly worn by Peranakans instead of beaded or embroidered slippers. The green and cream checked slipper faces are decorated with cotton flowers. The leather sole of the slippers are stamped with the mark “Singapore”, denoting its provenance. Petit-point work and cross stitch work was often used as design inspiration for Peranakan beadwork makers. Many people engaged in beading accumulated a collection of petit-point and embroidery swatches.
