2004.19.1.1.6 - Album Leaf from Illustrations of Costumes from the Qianlong Court
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Translation of the Chinese text: "Multicolour kerchief…
Translation of the Chinese text: "Multicolour kerchief pendants caishui of the Empress Dowager and Empress/In accordance with the decree of the present dynasty: The multicolour kerchief pendants of the Emperess Dowager and the Empress have an embroidered pattern called "Abundant Harvest of the Five Grains" (wugu fengden) on a green ground. Things like needle cases and purses [i.e., symbols of female virtue] are hung on the kerchief. The ribbons all are a bright yellow colour.The [design for] the imperial consorts of the emperor and consorts of the imperial heir apparent are 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.104-105; Modified by Isabel Pi-fen Chueh)
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"2004.19.1.1.6 - Album Leaf from Illustrations of Costumes from the Qianlong Court, Mactaggart Art Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/21-21426. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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