Lot Essay
Worn beneath a summer court hat, the bamboo mesh of the under-hat was devised to keep the wearer cool in hot weather by allowing air to circulate
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An under-hat of bamboo mesh, attached to a rim of padded red silk, late 19th century; an informal robe of midnight blue silk gauze, with embroidered sleevebands of pale blue silk; and a collection of costume and accessories, including four xei pei waistcoats, various embroidered purses and fan cases and five Japanese obi
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