Original blue cloth-covered fitted hat box made to house the c. 1880 Chinese Mandarin’s summer court hat (chaoguan). Of domed circular form with a tall cylindrical central compartment and projecting side fitting, the box is covered throughout in blue textile and retains its original fitted construction. The top is impressed with the auspicious shou (longevity) symbol. Made specifically for the accompanying fourth-rank red silk floss summer court hat, helping preserve the hat in excellent condition.
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1880
Time Period
Late Qing Dynasty / Early Republic Period
Place
* Untyped Place
China
Acquisition
Acquisition Method
Purchase
Marked Price
11/17/1993
Acquired From
Linda Wrigglesworth
Notes
$5,250.00 total price for #39A Mandarin’s Summer Court Hat, Fourth Rank
Disposition
Disposition Method
Sale
Date Disposed
Sep 18, 2026
Place Sold
* Untyped Place Sold
Freeman's
Name/Title
#39B Original Blue Cloth-Covered Hat Box for #39A Mandarin’s Summer Court Hat
