Translation of the Chinese text: "[continuing from the right leaf, 2004.19.1.1.37]... [of the…
Translation of the Chinese text: "[continuing from the right leaf, 2004.19.1.1.37]... [of the vest] does not have pleats. At the bottom [of the vest] decorates with the design "eight treasures and level waters" [babao pingshui]. The back of the collar attaches a hanging with bright yellow ribbons adorned with pearls and gems as fitting. Satin, gauze, lined and unlined garments are worn according to the season. The court vest of the imperial consort and that of the imperial heir apparent's consort is the same."
(Translated and transcribed by Lisa Claypool Ed., China’s Imperial Modern: The Painter’s Craft, Edmonton, AB: University of Alberta Museums, 2012, p. 103; Modified by Isabel Pi-fen Chueh)
On the reverse of the piece "(31)" is handwritten in pencil on the upper left corner. Below the pencil number are two black ink markings.
"2004.19.1.1.36 - Album Leaf from Illustrations of Costumes from the Qianlong Court, Mactaggart Art Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/21-20244. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.