Skull Cap, Hat

1969.09.0014

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Skull Cap, Hat   (1969.09.0014)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Clothing
  4. :
  5. Headwear
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) - Republic of China (1912-1949)
Date 1880–1920
Culture Chinese

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 19 cm
Dimension 2 (Height) 7.7 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 87 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Textile, Stone--Chalcedony
Manufacturing Processes Sewing

Research Remarks

Description

The crown is constructed of six wedges sewn to horizontal bias based with black ribbon edging. The lining is orange plain weave cotton. The center crown oranaments are wrapped and strung orange beads. Stamped with manufactuer's or dealer's mark on the interior.


Published Description Under Review
Bibliography Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Mrs. Alan K. Laing
Reproduction No

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