Pair of Chinese Ear Muffs
Daten.d.
Object NameEar Muffs
Mediumsilk and fur
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsLeft ear muff: height 11cm, width 12cm, depth 0.2cm
Right ear muff: height 11cm, width 11.4cm, depth 0.3cm
Black double cord linking the two ear muffs: 25cm
Right ear muff: height 11cm, width 11.4cm, depth 0.3cm
Black double cord linking the two ear muffs: 25cm
AcquisitionCatherine Weller Bequest, 2017.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS093673
About MeThese blue heart-shaped silk earmuffs are embroidered with green and white flowers and green leaves in vertical and horizonatal satin stitch.
They are tied together with a black double cord with a loop and knot in the middle.
The ear muffs are kept in place by a black silk pocket on the inside that slips over the ear.
Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
Qing Dynasty, Guangxu Period, 1875-1908
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
possibly early 20th Century
Qing Dynasty, mid - late 19th century
Qing Dynasty, mid 19th century
