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Men's Vest, 20th Century
Miao people; Nankai Township, Guizhou Province, China
Linen and silk…
Vest
Men's Vest, 20th Century
Miao people; Nankai Township, Guizhou Province, China
Linen and silk…
Men's Vest, 20th Century Miao people; Nankai Township, Guizhou Province, China Linen and silk embrodiery; 25 x 44 in. 2008.5.10 Gift of Anne and Long Shung Shih

Vest

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-principal attire (upper body)
Culture Miao
Date20th Century
Made AtGuizhou Province, China, Asia
MediumLinen and silk embrodiery
Dimensions25 x 44 in.
Credit LineGift of Anne and Long Shung Shih
Object number2008.5.10
DescriptionMen's linen sleeveless vest; top is covered in an embroidered lined square motif pattern in yellow, red, black with orange, green, red and white organic elements in octagonal shapes. Miao minority culture, Nan Kai subgroup, China; 20th century.
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