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Hearst Museum object titled Bridal crown, accession number 9-21330, described as Manchu bridal crown. “dien dse”; “dien-shang fei-cui”, “crown covered with kingfisher feathers”. All ornaments backed with the character for “Joy” in pink plush. Some plaques in braided gold wires “cuan si”. The whole on a braided body “tai dse” of wire wound with black satin. (See donor’s accession notes for her drawing of crown.) Fide: Ilse M. Fang, 8/28/2001: First, a wire band with black satin for the network would be made. This has cloud, plants, acanthus leaf images. Crown adorned with metal and kingfisher frame; inside each frame have ornament, petals, semi-precious stone like amethyst or river pearls - metal stamens - lotus pod images. “Phoenix zone” in front, for women. The bangles would cover the eyes. Butterfly wings with jade. Double happiness symbols for wedding. Tassels, etc., are all prescribed. Blue kingfisher feathers are glued onto metal background.

Hearst Museum object titled Cloth, accession number 9-15274, described as LENGTH OF CLOTH. Silk, metallic. Weaving. Slate-grey, dk. grey, gold. Slate grey brocaded w. dk. grey, gold metallic and gold. Pattern of horizontal rows of dragons of crane medallions alternate with floral motif. Ends and 4 bands across are water stained. Good condition otherwise. 27⅜ inches wide by 85½ inches long.

Hearst Museum object titled Coat, accession number 9-15455, described as Coat; silk, gilt wrapped yarns, paint, metal buttons; plain weave, brocaded, tapestry weave, paint; dark blue ground, multicolored designs, brown sleeves with gilt stripes, blue lining; 53 by 42 3/4 inches cuff to cuff edge; dragon and other motives.

Hearst Museum object titled Coat, accession number 9-15451, described as Coat; silk, gilt paper wrapped yarns, metal buttons; satin weave, brocaded, plain weave lining, macrame fringed; multicolored, blue lining; 50 1/2 inches long; dragon cloud motives, crane panel.

Hearst Museum object titled Embroidered panel, accession number 9-15250, described as Embroidered Panel. Silk, metallic thread (supported), beads. Satin stitch; damask lined; Black ground; blue, violet, ivory, and gold; coral beads. Piece from Mandarin coat; phoenix, clouds, bats, endless knot, waves; scroll & flower border; disk of coral beads; 2 pieces sewn together; some loose threads. 11¼ inch square.

Hearst Museum object titled Embroidered piece, accession number 9-15364, described as Embroidered piece. Silk, gilt paper wrapped yarns. Satin weave, embroidered. Red ground, varicolored designs. Dragon, bird, butterfly, floral motives. Part of embroidery worn off. 55 inches by 29½ inches.

Hearst Museum object titled Lined piece, accession number 9-15288, described as Lined piece. Silk, flat gilt paper strips, cotton lining. Brocade. Green, gold. Light red border, white lining. Dragon motives. 6¾ inches by 15¾ inches.

Hearst Museum object titled Lined piece, accession number 9-15216, described as Lined piece. Silk, cotton, flat gilt paper strips. Piece solidly embroidered, brocaded ribbon, border, cotton twill band, plain weave lining. Varicolored, grey lining. Phoenix, floral motives. Same as #384. 16½ inches by 23 inches.

Hearst Museum object titled Lined piece, accession number 9-15376, described as Lined piece. Silk, metal wrapped yarns. Satin, embroidered, some plain weave, metal wrapped in pile effect, plain weave lining. Black, gold, light brown, blue lining. Human figure, dragon, bat, butterfly, floral motives. 15¼ inches by 15¾ inches.

Hearst Museum object titled Lined piece, accession number 9-15168, described as Lined piece, round. Silk, gilt paper wrapped yarns. Stain ground, embroidered, damask lining, couched border. Black ground, varicolored designs, white lining. Dragon cloud, water motives. 10½ inch diameter.