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ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-principal attire (upper body)
Culture
Dong
Datemid to late 20th Century
Collection SiteChina
Made AtCongjiang City, Guizhou Province, China
MediumCotton and silk
Dimensions14 × 12 in. (35.6 × 30.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Long Shung and Anne Shih
Object number2015.9.21
DescriptionThe importance of elaborate adornments and clothing extends to Dong children as well as adults. Ensembles for infants and young children would serve as evidence of a family’s wealth rather than as a means of attracting potential husbands, as is the traditional purpose of the ensembles of older girls. Depending on this garment’s age, it is possible that it could have been worn for special occasions and festivals, particularly because the embroidery is quite fine. The designs include clouds and sun thrones.On View
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