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Hearst Museum object titled Baby carrier, accession number 9-17982, described as Baby carrier. Carrying pad used by mothers for carrying babies on their back. Lower section decorated with reverse applique, quatrefoil pattern with metallic half-dome beads in center. Top is embroidered in circular floral pattern, multi-colors: pink, red, green, yellow, orange, blue and white on black ground. Stitches: satin, stem and couched stitches & knots. Blue edging, needle woven with manufactured braid on cut-out curving pattern. Designs are flowers and insects with human face in central flowers in enter back. Human figure takes prominent position when it appears in a design. Cotton, silk, sequins & metal beads. Cardboard (?) filler for support. L. 66 cm. W. 41.5 cm. Straps - L. 63 cm, L. 62 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Backpack, basketry, accession number 9-17993, described as Basket, for tea gathering; rectangular shape, open at top, with attached rope. Split bamboo and polypropeline rope. Top: L. 41.5 cm; W. 28 cm; H 36.5 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 9-17988, described as Basket, for cargo, as a backpack. Oval-shaped. Bamboo, hexagonal plaiting with 3 sets. Oval on bottom & top. Top: L. 51 cm, W. 36 cm, H. 35 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 9-17997, described as Basket, round; painted red, square at bottom, has rounded top; cloth strap shows extensive use; black paint on bottom and inside. Bamboo, lacquered with paint. Twill plaited. Fabric strap with fringe and embroidered tape. Tape purchased from Han traders. D. 24.2 cm. H 17.2 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 9-17996, described as Basket, small; oblong, with handle. Bamboo, twill plaited, wicker and twined/. Design is common in N.W. Yunnan. L. 27 cm. W. 13 cm. handle 13 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Blanket, accession number 9-17977, described as Blanket, handwoven, two-sided, balanced plain weave; suppl. brocade weaving/. Dark red and natural cotton. Cotton dyed with imported Thai dye. L. 157 cm, W. 100 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Blouse, accession number 9-17980, described as Blouse, woman's. New. Loose cotton jacket with applied neckband hemmed to ground (black) fabric; geometric design batik with traditional spirals on sleeve pieces; continuous woven rhomb patterns on neck, sleeves and hem. Cotton, homespun & batik; embroidery and ribbon trim. Thai polychrome silk thread. L . 55.5 cm, W. 136 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Blouse, accession number 9-17979, described as Blouse, woman's. Dark blue with decorative collar and hem-band woven with silk and cotton thread in a continuous rhomb pattern of blue, pink, orange and black. Wax dyed aux. pieces on sleeves, two with spiral patterns, four with clouds and traditional Chinese patterns. Cotton, homespun. Applique of batik strips. Weaving and embroidery on ground fabric. L. 51.5 cm, W. 14 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Brush, accession number 9-18005, described as Brush. Handle and whisk portion made from one piece of bamboo. L. 35 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Ceremonial offerings, accession number 9-18003, described as Offerings. "Leaves" made of green bean paste. Ceremonial food offerings for ancestors. Two bundles, many broken pieces. Dyed pink, green and yellow. Fiber tie.

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