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1941

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2014

2025

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Rank Badge (China)

This is a Rank badge. It is dated mid- 19th century and we acquired it in 1941. Its medium is silk embroidery on silk foundation and its technique is embroidered with satin and couching stitches on satin weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Estate of Mrs. Robert H. Patterson. It is credited Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Robert H. Patterson.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 28 × 29.4 cm (11 in. × 11 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Rank Badge (China); silk embroidery on silk foundation; H x W: 28 × 29.4 cm (11 in. × 11 9/16 in.); Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Robert H. Patterson; 1941-31-51-a,b

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