Document Type
Report
Date
Winter 2026
Abstract
This report examines a men’s ceremonial hanbok from the May Weber Ethnographic Study Collection, attributed to South Korea in the mid-twentieth century. It discusses the garment’s materials, construction, and decorative techniques, as well as its function as wedding attire. The report situates the object within the historical context of Joseon dynasty court dress, particularly dallyeong robes, and analyzes its symbolic motifs, including crane rank badges. It also considers issues of attribution, provenance, and the broader cultural significance of hanbok in relation to class, tradition, and modern production.
Recommended Citation
Collins, Odette, "Korean Wedding Hanbok in the May Weber Ethnographic Study Collection" (2026). Department of Anthropology. 11.
https://ecommons.luc.edu/anthropology_studentpubs/11
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