Ceremonial headdress, circa 1800s
Item — Box: 2
Scope and Contents
Worn in idol processions by small boys, in costume, mounted on horseback representing different idols.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1800s
Creator
- From the Collection: Lucy Estabrook Stearns Hartwell (Assistant Teacher 1849-1851) (Person)
- From the Collection: Hartwell, Emily Susan, 1859-1951 (Class of 1883, A.M. 1922; Missionary in China) (Donor, Person)
Access Restrictions
No restrictions. Open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 3.0 Cubic Feet (1 archival box, objects, and photographs)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Facet
The headdress is made up of gold leaf and blue king-fisher feather with a design of chrysanthemums, lotus blossoms, and dragons.
Repository Details
Part of the Marion B. Gebbie Archives and Special Collections Repository