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Artifact

Japanese Tabi Socks

Description

  • White pair of traditional Japanese split-toe socks, called tabi.
  • Socks are made of cotton and have metal fasteners on the heel with Japanese characters.
  • Socks have a separation between the big toe and the second toe, so that they can be worn with geta or zori footwear.

Background Information

  • Purchased as a memento by Robert Rawlings who drilled in Sumatra on two contracts between 1880 and 1902. 

Map Location

Latitude: 35° 27' 37.483" N
Longitude: 139° 34' 52.108" E

Date

1880-1902

Dimensions

inches
Length:
9.4
Width:
3.5
Height:
3.5

Events, Places, People

  • Robert Rawlings
  • Japan

Originating Location

Asia›Japan

Subject

  • A pair of white cotton socks. The toe compartment is split into two sections.
  • A pair of white cotton socks inside a pair of brown flat sandals. The toe compartment is split into two sections, with one section on either side of the thong.

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