Bamboo underjacket
Dateca. 1900
PeriodQing dynasty (1644–1911)
CultureChinese
MediumBamboo, cotton thread
ClassificationTextiles
Credit LineBequest of Patricia Dunn Silver, 2019
Object numberSN11644.1
Made from small segments of hollow bamboo threaded onto a mesh. This construction prevented silk garments from adhering to the skin and facilitated airflow, thus keeping the wearer cool and comfortable and protecting clothing from sweat in warm weather.
On View
Not on viewca. 17th Century
early 20th century
