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
Qing Dynasty, mid - late 19th century
19th Century
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 19th century
