Ceremonial Uniform: Armpit Gusset

Cleveland Museum of Art

Dark brown velvet ceremonial uniform armpit gusset with blue and gold patterned fabric, adorned with gold balls and blue tassels. The piece is U-shaped, with a wide bottom that tapers to a point and two sides that curve upwards. A blue and gold patterned fabric panel is centered on the piece, surrounded by a blue border. Gold balls are sewn onto the fabric in a repeating pattern. The velvet edges are trimmed with blue tassels and gold balls. The background is a light gray color. The piece appears to be a ceremonial uniform armpit gusset by artist.