Translation of the Chinese text: "[continuing from the right leaf, 2004.19.1.1.49]... [Below the…
Translation of the Chinese text: "[continuing from the right leaf, 2004.19.1.1.49]... [Below the top part of the vest]There are four layer intervals, including two upper layers with four front-fancing dragons across the bands and inserted layers with characters ornaments of "wanfu and wanshou", meaning ten thousand times [multiple] of good fortune and longivity. The back of the collar attaches a hanging with bright yellow ribbons adorned with pearls and gems as fitting. The vest of the imperial consort and the consort of the imperial heir apparent 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 "(20)" is handwritten in pencil on the upper right corner.
"2004.19.1.1.48 - Album Leaf from Illustrations of Costumes from the Qianlong Court, Mactaggart Art Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/21-20257. Accessed 07 Nov. 2024.