#272 Chinese Leg Wrappings

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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MMN Estate Inventory

Entry/Object ID

272 Chinese

Description

Pair of Chinese women's silk leg wrappings (puttees), featuring long, narrow bands of cream and pale peach silk decorated with stylized floral and butterfly motifs in shades of coral, red, green, and black. Each wrapping is embellished with embroidered floral designs at both ends, with contrasting silk sections and narrow green edging. Finished with loosely twisted silk fringe and ties for securing around the lower legs. Traditionally worn as part of women's dress, these decorative puttees served both practical and ornamental purposes.

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Amount Paid

$200.00

Date

May 19, 1993

Acquired From

Jon Eric Riis

Name/Title

#272 Chinese Leg Wrappings