Skull Cap, Hat
1969.09.0015
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Skull Cap, Hat (1969.09.0015) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| 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) | 19.4 cm |
|---|---|
| Dimension 2 (Height) | 7.7 cm |
| Dimension 3 (N/A) | N/A |
| Weight | 51 g |
| Measuring Remarks | Under Review |
| Materials | Textile--Silk, Plant--Grass |
| Manufacturing Processes | Sewing |
Research Remarks
| Description | Skull cap is made of taffeta-weave black silk with open-weave red lining and a black pom-pom at the top center of the six-piece crown. The crown is sewn to a wide silk band edged with a black wilk ribbon. A manufactuer's or dealer's tag is pasted in to the inside of this cap. This type of cap was worn by scribes, scholars. |
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| Published Description | Under Review |
| Bibliography | Under Review |
Artifact History
| Credit Line/Dedication | Gift of Mrs. Alan K. Laing |
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| Reproduction | no |
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