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

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Object Details

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.

Credit Line

George Woltz

ID Number

CL.151443

catalog number

151443

accession 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

location where used

United States: Utah, Salt Lake City

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Home and Community Life: Religion

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Exhibition

Many Voices, One Nation

Exhibition Location

National Museum of American History

Data Source

National Museum of American History

religion association

Latter Day Saints

Subject

Latter Day Saint churches

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

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

Record ID

nmah_659555