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2003.9.136

Sand socks, worn by Bedu in the sands for protection.

2003.9.136

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Collection type
Object
Description
Sand socks, worn by Bedu in the sands for protection.
Long description
Sand socks, dark brown and beige in colour. Looped with a needle. Braided (to tie sock on foot). Reinforcement heel and sole of goat hair stitched onto the sock. These are worn by bedu in the sands for protection. [RJ 17/2/2003]
Geographical reference
Oman
Asia > Western Asia > Oman
Ash Sharqiyah Ibra
Person
Maker A shop keeper
Field collector Gigi Crocker Jones
PRM source Gigi Crocker Jones
Date / Period
Date made: Before 8 February 1986
Date collected
8 Febraury 1986
Acquisition information
Donated: 2003
Materials and processes
Material Sheep Hair (Wool) Animal, Material Goat Hair Animal, Process Looped, Process Braided, Process Stitched
Dimensions
Height 180 mm, Width 110 mm at toes, Length 270 mm foot
Object numbers
Accession number: 2003.9.136 Other numbers: Field collector's catalogue number: Textile 210

Search terms: Clothing Footgear, Sock

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