Network of bamboo tubes, the edges finished with silk with ties and a button-like clasp on the front

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Bamboo Jacket

Maker Chinese Artist

Date19th century

Place of originChina

MediumBamboo, silk

DimensionsApproximately: 27 1/2 in. × 5 ft. 7 in. (69.9 × 170.2 cm)
Under plexi: 33 1/2 in. × 6 ft. 1 1/2 in. (85.1 × 186.7 cm)

ClassificationsClothing and accessories

Credit LineGift of Harold R. (Rudy) Gertner, Jr., M.D., and Cathy Morris Gertner

Object number2017.59.1

Collections

ASIAN

Visual DescriptionNetwork of bamboo tubes, the edges finished with silk with ties and a button-like clasp on the front

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