Jeogori(Princess Deogon’s Jacket with gold-leaf imprints)

19th centry, Joseon dynasty, L:16cm, ½W+S.L:53cm, W:34cm

A ceremonial Jeogori (top) won by Princess Duck-on (1822~1844) in her childhood. The outer fabric is pea green color gauze with peach and pomegranate pattern, and the ling is starched and pounded ramie clothe. Chinese characters 壽,福 (longevity and good fortune) are gilded in gold-leaf all over the clothes. The white overlaid cuff, Geodeul-ji, is made of white ramie. The length of Jeogori is very short thus a wide waistband