Woman's Embroidered Hood
Artist:
Unknown
Place made:China, Asia
Culture: Chinese
Dynasty: Qing
Date: late-19th century
Medium: Silk and metallic thread
Dimensions:
height: 24 in. (61 cm)
diameter: 13 in. (33 cm)
Credit Line: San Antonio Museum of Art, gift of Bessie Timon
Object number: 68.40.142
Label Text
This hood is made from two identical halves that sewn together from the forehead all the way to the back of the neck. The hood is lavishly embroidered with flowers—magnolia, peony, chrysanthemum, and crab apple—that broadly represent the four seasons. As a separate outer garment, this type of hood possibly evolved from close-fitting leather head coverings worn by Manchu nomadic ancestors, who lived in cold climate. This silk hood covered the head and protected the ears and back of the neck.
Not on view
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