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Culture Insider: Imperial dresses worn by concubines in the Qing Dynasty

Updated: 2014-07-30 07:00 (chinadaily.com.cn)
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Culture Insider: Imperial dresses worn by concubines in the Qing Dynasty

L: A big sleeveless jacket worn by senior concubines in spring or autumn. M: An informal dress worn by Empress Xiaodingjing, decorated with the Chinese character "shuangxi" (double happiness) and colorful butterflies, which symbolize longevity and best wishes. R: A sapphire blue dressing gown. [Photo/Palace Museum]

Culture Insider: Imperial dresses worn by concubines in the Qing Dynasty

Culture Insider: Imperial dresses worn by concubines in the Qing Dynasty

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