Ceremonial Pair of Slippers Used by Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Description:

These slippers are a part of ceremonial white clothing worn by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, known as Mormons. During religious rituals, Mormons wear white clothing that symbolizes purity and creates equality among the attending members. The slippers were donated to the museum in 1890 by George Woltz, who wore them to church rituals in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Location Where Used: United States: Utah, Salt Lake City

Religion Association: Latter Day SaintsSubject: Latter Day Saint churches

Subject:

See more items in: Home and Community Life: Religion, Many Voices, One Nation

Exhibition: Many Voices, One Nation

Exhibition Location: National Museum of American History

Credit Line: George Woltz

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: CL.151443Catalog Number: 151443Accession Number: 23481

Object Name: Slippers, Pair of

Physical Description: cloth, cotton (slipper material)Measurements: overall: 10 1/2 in x 5 1/2 in x 2 1/2 in; 26.67 cm x 13.97 cm x 6.35 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-d181-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_659555

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