Document Type
Report
Date
Spring 1-27-2026
Abstract
This report examines a traditional Chinese dragon robe attributed to China during the Qing Dynasty. The dragon robe is housed in the May Weber Ethnographic Study Collection at Loyola University Chicago. This report studies the attribution, technique, cultural production and use, and aesthetics and patterns of the robe. The goal of this report is to provide researchers with a clear description of the textile, the materials used, the creation techniques, and details of the cultural symbolism and significance of the robe.
Recommended Citation
Beaver, Kate E., "Chinese Dragon Robe" (2026). Department of Anthropology. 9.
https://ecommons.luc.edu/anthropology_studentpubs/9
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