Vintage Chinese silk cap is in very good condition with some very fine embroidery work on the black panels. The circular, gold symbol is believed to be “Luck.” A top knot with a tassel completes the design. Most likely purchased in a Chinese port as an early souvenir by a Brewster family member while abroad.

The Chinese camphor chest sprang up in 18th or 19th-century China as a highly-functional and decorative art piece. While it is possible to find chests from the 18th century, most available ones were produced in the 19th century.