Mandarin Style cap

Name/Title

Mandarin Style cap

Entry/Object ID

2013.07.00054

Description

Black silk brocade cap with ivory silk applied crown embellished with gilt ribbon trim and embroidered petals embellished with beaded jade drops, metallic beaded tassels, a red pompom and metallic bells. See hand written notes for interpretation.

Context

Hat worn by child during festive holidays, usually merchant class and up the in the social hierarchy.