Vest

2016-20-14

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 2016-20-14
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Date Made 19th - 20th Century
Section Asian
Materials Bamboo | Cotton
Description

Bamboo vest. The vest is made up of many small pieces of cut bamboo which are strung together on cotton thread. The edges of the piece are bound with a fabric that helps give it structure. Vests like these were used as undergarments which allowed air to circulate and provided protection for silk garments worn over them.

Length 59.7 cm
Width 47.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of the Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2016
Other Number 1995.X.15460 - Other Number

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