Shirt

NameShirt

CultureYi

Date1900-1950

Place madeMalipo County, Yunnan, China, East Asia, Asia

Mediumcotton, silk, leather

DimensionsOverall: 23 1/4 x 56 5/16 in. (59 x 143 cm)

Credit LineIFAF

Object numberFA.2006.59.5

DescriptionT-shaped garment with long sleeves, collarless, open down front--closures meant to have round balls--probably silver. Light blue homespun background and lining. Applied batik panels down front around bottom and on cuffs. Navy applique in spiral pattern. Tiny gold-colored bands of painted leather are couched where different fabrics join. There are lines of tiny embroidery stitches delineating edges as well.