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Unknown Maker, Chinese

Ch'ao-Fu

Maker

Unknown Maker, Chinese

Culture

Chinese

Title

Ch'ao-Fu

Period

Ching Dynasty

Year

1821-1850

Medium

  • silk,
  • metallic yarn

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Silk,
  • metallic yarn

Materials

silk, metallic yarn

Dimensions

140.3 cm (55 1/4 inches) (length)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Jesse H. Metcalf

Object Number

37.043

Type

  • Costume

Publications

  • Books

A Handbook of the Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design

  • Books

A World of Costume and Textiles: A Handbook of the Collection

Exhibition History

Of Peonies and Dragon's Toes
Chinese Costume from the Xing Dynasty
Jun 24, 1998 – Sep 13, 1998
A World of Costume and Textiles
"Tapestries through the Ages"
Sep 22, 1989 – Nov 12, 1989
Ch'ing Dynasty Men's Wear
Court and Religious Attire After the Manchu Conquest
May 08, 1987 – Aug 15, 1987
Ceremonial Costumes
Sep 13, 1973 – Oct 14, 1973

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Unknown Maker, Chinese
Ch'ao-Fu, 1821-1850
silk; metallic yarn
140.3 cm (55 1/4 inches) (length)
Gift of Mrs. Jesse H. Metcalf 37.043

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