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Collections

Imperial Palace Guard Uniformcirca 1840

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Title
Imperial Palace Guard Uniform
Place Made
China
Date Made
circa 1840
Medium
Steel, cast. brass, silk brocade, fur
Dimensions
Helmet Lining: 6 7/8 × 9 1/2 in. (17.46 × 24.13 cm) Shoulder Guards: 15 3/8 × 19 1/2 in. (39.05 × 49.53 cm) Center back length (Coat): 29 1/2 in. (74.93 cm) Armpit Guards: 10 1/2 × 10 1/2 in. (26.67 × 26.67 cm) Overall (Diameter) (Medallions): 3/4 × 5 3/8 in. (1.91 × 13.65 cm) Guard: 6 × 7 1/2 in. (15.24 × 19.05 cm) Guard: 7 1/4 × 8 in. (18.42 × 20.32 cm) Length (Leg Covering): 37 3/4 in. (95.89 cm) Panel: 25 3/4 × 11 1/4 in. (65.41 × 28.58 cm)
Credit Line
Estate of Fred Gilbert Blakeslee
Accession Number
43.20.11.1-.2
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles