Hello! I’m very glad that you chose Mearto for your online appraisal. Considering the photos, this item is: A vintage Chinese cap and slipper set for a toddler of fine red silk. The cap is designed to snugly fit the head, covering the ears and with extended neck flap at the back, with padded cotton lining, and decorated with appliques, embroidery, silk pom-poms in flower and abstract designs. The red silk high slippers are richly padded and embroidered with applique silk dragon faces at the toes. Dragon shoes were used to frighten off evil spirits and to help a toddler learn how to walk. They were used as a protective symbol to attempt to ward off the high mortality rates. The cap has several holes and sings of aging and usage, as well as the lost colors in the slippers, which make them in not good condition. Period and style: Chinese, late 19th century / early 20th century. Provenance: Inherited. Height: 8x6x4 inches (cap); 4 inches (slippers). Weight: Unknown Artist: Unknown Condition: Fair condition (items have noticeable signs of wear such as well scuffed edges or significant scratches and holes as well as missing colors and details). Estimated price: This piece has an estimated price of $ 50 - 200
