Red chrysanthemum patterned crepe silk large breasted small cotton jacket

[Red Chrysanthemum Pattern Crepe Silk Large Front Small Cotton Jacket]

Red Chrysanthemum Pattern Crepe Silk Large Front Small Cotton Jacket, Tongzhi of the Qing Dynasty, with a body length of 46 centimeters, a total length of 73 centimeters at both sleeves, 20 centimeters at the cuffs, and 49 centimeters at the hem
This is a cotton-padded jacket worn by the princess during her infancy in the Qing Dynasty palace in winter. Red lotus and chrysanthemum patterned dark flowered silk is used as the surface, while moon white pigment silk is used as the inner layer, with a soft and medium wadding. Inlaid with a black ground Swastika flower pattern on the edge, decorated with 4 copper gilded hollow clasps with engraved flowers. The cuffs are adorned with small floral lace edges and lined with moon white dark patterned silk, which can be exposed when pulled out, making them both practical and decorative