Baby Carrier

98-22-10

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 98-22-10
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Dong
Provenience China
Date Made 1920-1939
Section Asian
Materials Cotton | Silk (uncertain)
Technique Embroidered | Woven | Appliqued
Description

Dong baby carrier. Embroidered and woven pieces of cloth on black cotton appliqued together. Large rectangular central panel with two tie ends cut off and long narrow flap. Partially lined. Narrow red cotton border on central panel and flap. Embroidery of circular medallions and flowers in natural, pink, salmon, green.

Length 94.5 cm
Width 122 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Baylis, 1998

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