4 cardboard slipper face patterns

Title
4 cardboard slipper face patterns
Year/Period
20th century
Region
Singapore and Penang
Material
Dimension
Object size: Pls refer to individual dimensions
Accession No.
2017-00471
Collection of

Patterns were used to guide the hand when drawing the outline of a slipper face in order to ensure consistency and accuracy in measurements. This was done with ink or chalk and applied directly onto the fabric.The acquisition contains numerous examples of templates, patterns and tools embroiderers used in the making of beadwork pieces.