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Date: | 1875 - 1899 |
Country: | China |
Continent: | Asia |
Technique: | appliqué, embroidery, roller print, stamped, weaving |
Material: | cotton, metal, metallic-wrapped thread, plant fiber, silk, wood on cotton, paper, silk |
Dimensions: | 7 x 11 x 8 in. (18 x 29 x 19 cm) |
Credit: | Purchased via reimbursement with HLATC funds |
Accession Number: | 2002.07.002 |
Comments: Purple satin child's hat, pill box shaped with attached large decorative scroll-shaped piece which stands up at center top and curves down both sides of head. The purple satin is edged in pink and is further embellished with pastel-colored satin stitch embroidery, including a flaming pearl at center top of scroll, the long dragons curling up sides of head to reach it, and fish and lotus flowers going around the base of the hat. An orange pompon is centered at very top of scroll, while a red pompon is centered at forehead. Two purple tails trail down back, while a long red tassel is attached to each lower edge of the scroll. Dimensional, stamped metal dieties including the eight Taoist immortals are stitched to the lower edge of the hat, encircling the head. Lined in red printed cotton, with colored cardboard support inserted inside of hat.
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This object has the following bibliographic references:
This object has the following bibliographic references:
- Valery M. Garrett. Collector's Guide to Chinese Dress Accessories, A. Times Editions. Singapore , 1997. Page Number: 149-158.
- Valery M. Garrett. Chinese Clothing: An Illustrated Guide. Oxford University Press. England , 1994.
- Jack Lenor Larsen. Interlacing: The Elemental Fabric. Kodasha International. Tokyo, Japan , 1986. Page Number: 76.
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