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This ceremonial textile panel, known as a Husu, originates from the Joseon dynasty (1392–1897) of Korea and was traditionally worn as a rear apron by civil officials during court rituals. The piece is a silk embroidery composed of ten vertically aligned rectangular panels featuring white and blue cranes—symbols of longevity and nobility—alongside auspicious cloud motifs, common in high-ranking official attire. The colors and iconography align with late Joseon-era court textiles, with iconographic consistency to 19th-century examples held in institutional collections.

Provenance enhances the historical value: the item was acquired by Huge A. Dinsmore, U.S. Minister Resident and Consul General to Korea in the late 1880s, and later a U.S. Congressman. Its condition is good, lacking only the waistband (daedae) it would have been sewn to. Comparable husu are preserved at The Brooklyn Museum, The Met, V&A, and The Royal Ontario Museum, indicating institutional interest and established scholarship surrounding these rare garments.