Hat or qi kuan
Artist
China
Date19th century, maybe
MediumSeal fur; gilt bronze, white jade, silk
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. R.H. Holcomb
Object number1970.18.1
DescriptionMan's informal winter hat with sea otter or seal fur (?) brim, black satin crown; thick red silk fringe on top attached at top ornament of metal, brown mineral, with white jade holder for feathers; longevity symbol on finial with lotus and bat; brass stud holding finial has written characters; for court official (?)On View
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LABRADOR
1870
19th century
1875-1909
Inuit (Eskimo)
L.M. Simpson Manufacturing Furrier, Burlington, VT