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Shirt, 1990-2003 Miao culture; Guizhou Province, China Cotton and silk; 20 × 25 × 1 in. 201…
Shirt
Shirt, 1990-2003 Miao culture; Guizhou Province, China Cotton and silk; 20 × 25 × 1 in. 201…
Shirt, 1990-2003 Miao culture; Guizhou Province, China Cotton and silk; 20 × 25 × 1 in. 2017.4.5 Gift of Jean Brenner

Shirt

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-principal attire (upper body)
Culture Miao
Date1990-2003
Made AtGuizhou Province, China
Collection SiteGuizhou Province, China
MediumCotton and silk
DimensionsWith sleeves straight out: 20 × 25 × 1 in. (50.8 × 63.5 × 2.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Jean Brenner
Object number2017.4.5
DescriptionThe importance of elaborate adornments and clothing extends to Miao 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.
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