Chinese Manchu Ladys Headdress and Accessories

Lot: 3038

Comprising: the first, a complete tall Manchu ladys headdress, Liangbatou, structured by wireframes covered of black silk, parted to each side of the head, embellished with a long flat enameled hairpin highlighted by a band of blue ground Kesi silk woven stripe, with woven horsehair cap and hair extensions the second, an extra hair extension with a double braided queue the third, a black silk hairband with pink and red artificial flower ornaments the fourth a black silk cap the fifth, a rectangular red ground scarf with net fringe.
Largest: Width 15 1/2 inches (39.3 cm).
Provenance: Sale of items to benefit the Monterey History and Art Association. This non-profitassociation has been a guiding force in preservingMontereys history since the founding of the association in 1931. Guarding Montereys precious historic assets and the preservation and presentation of its historical heritage for future enjoyment has been made possible by citizens who care and give generously of their time and resources.

The Associations mission is to sharethe histories and the diverse legacies of people, stories, and places that continue to shape Monterey. It possesses extensive collections of furnishings, paintings, photographs, costumes, books, manuscripts, and other artifacts focused on Monterey and California.
Condition: All with wear.

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