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Hat or headdress
Hat or headdress

Hat or headdress

Dateearly 20th century
MediumSilk, gold thread, glass beads, silk
DimensionsDiameter: 8 1/4 in. (21 cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineBequest of Katherine Wolcott
Object number1946.33
DescriptionChinese lady's head dress or child's hat festival. This elaborately embroidered head dress is like a tiara; the head band is bright blue, embroidered in gold, with a bright red embroidered front piece topped with a silk pompom. On each side is a looped bow-knot ending in a red silk tassel.
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