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Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion

Wed, May 20, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 97

TWO CHILDRENS’ CEREMONIAL ANIMAL HATS, CHINA, EARLY 20TH C

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Two children’s “shoutou mao” ceremonial Chinese animal caps: 1 black silk satin animal cap, trimmed w/ brocade ribbon, embroidered w/ couched metal threads, dimensional applique features, Circ 19” H 10.5”, (shredding to brocade CB neck, 0.75” tear RT strap, missing ribbon trim from both straps, tiny-0.75” holes/wear spots); 1 black & orange silk animal cap, applique auspicious symbols, dimensional applique features, Circ 18” H 7”, (0.25”-2” stains on top panel, loss to RT applique, RT side whiskers missing) (both w/ light wear, discoloration, varied moderate trim loss or damage) both Good.

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