#32 Chinese Child’s Dog Hat with Neck Flap

Object/Artifact

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MMN Estate Inventory

Entry/Object ID

032 Chinese

Description

Traditional Chinese child’s textile hat fashioned with a stylized dog motif, featuring decorative embroidery, appliqué, and dimensional details. The fitted cap extends into a protective neck flap at the back, combining practical coverage with colorful ornamental decoration. Animal-form children’s hats were traditionally associated with auspicious and protective symbolism, intended to invoke the strength and favorable qualities of the animal depicted.

Made/Created

Time Period

Late Qing Dynasty / Early Republic Period

Place

* Untyped Place

China

Disposition

Disposition Method

Transfer

Date Disposed

Apr 24, 2018

Name/Title

#32 Chinese Child’s Dog Hat with Neck Flap