A rare Manchu Chinese woman's silk bow shaped hat

A rare Manchu Chinese woman's silk bow shaped hat, late Qing dynasty, circa 1890, 42.5cm wide This hair style attributed to these hats is known as 'high handle style', see Verity Wilson, Chinese Dress, Victoria & Albert museum, pages 64 and 67. Provenance: Linda Wrigglesworth's private Collection, London 晚清 黑缎大拉翅一件拍品来源：英国著名丝织品古董商Linda Wrigglesworth私人收藏 Condition Report: in overall good condition with slight wear commensurate with age Condition Report Disclaimer