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Woman's Informal Domestic Jacket (waitao), Qing Dynasty (c. 1860-1880)
China
Silk; 63 x 45 in…
Jacket (Waitao)
Woman's Informal Domestic Jacket (waitao), Qing Dynasty (c. 1860-1880)
China
Silk; 63 x 45 in…
Woman's Informal Domestic Jacket (waitao), Qing Dynasty (c. 1860-1880) China Silk; 63 x 45 in. 2007.1.3 Gift of Ms. Helen P. Jahnke

Jacket (Waitao)

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-principal attire (upper body)
Date1860-1880
Made AtChina, Asia
MediumSilk
Dimensions63 × 45 in. (160 × 114.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Helen P. Jahnke
Object number2007.1.3
DescriptionWoman's informal domestic jacket (waitao). Silk coat (surcoat) in dark blue silk damask with multi-colored floral embroidery. Black silk trim with blue and white floral embroidery and white ribbon trim with blue and pink flowers. Sleeves roll back; bright yellow cuffs with multi-colored floral embroidery and the same black trim. One cloth button at neck and one long tie (other half missing). Lined inside with light blue silk.
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