The last princess Deokon and her royal family from the Joseon Dynasty

Dangui, Ceremonial Jacket of Princess DeokonSeok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University

Princess Deokon and her husband's Objects

Deokon, the last Princess of the Joseon Dynasty, was born on 10 June 1822 (King Soonjo Year 22) and her parent was the 23rd King Soonjo and Queen Soonwon. she married Yun, Uiseon in 1937 when she was 16 and many items and land were provided to her for her marriage.

Princess Deok-on's Wonsam, Ceremonial Robe (1822 - 1844) by UnkownSeok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University

The Wonsam was worn by Princess Deokon on her wedding to Yoon, Uiseon.

Princess Deok-on's Dang-ui, Ceremonial Jacket (1822 - 1844) by UnkownSeok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University

Dangui, Ceremonial Jacket of Princess DeokonSeok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University

Princess Deok-on’s Jang-ot, Coat (1822 - 1844) by UnkownSeok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University

Nubihoejang-jeogori, Quilted jacket of Princess DeokonSeok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University

Maegae-daenggim, Side RibbonSeok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University

Princess Deokon’s Jeogori, Jacket (1822 - 1844) by UnkownSeok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University

Hang-a-dang-ui, Long Jacket for the Court Lady (Around 1800) by UnkownSeok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University

Paemulseon, FanSeok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University

Puffs (1822 - 1844) by UnkownSeok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University

Soja & Dojang, Comb Cleaner and Rouge Spot Stamp for Cheeks and ForeheadSeok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University

Jarajumch-norigae, Pendant (1822 - 1844) by UnkownSeok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University

Case for packing small objectsSeok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University

Naryeombo, Painted cotton wrapping clothSeok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University

Hwagakbit, Decorated CombsSeok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University

Jeoul and Jeouljip, Balance & Wooden caseSeok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University

Norigae-Bo, Wrapping cloth for pendantSeok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University

Osaekgyeonsa, Skein of threadSeok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University

Silbangseok, Thread Sitting CushionSeok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University

Brush with Painted Ox HornSeok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University

Mosi-Bojagi, Wrapping cloth of RamieSeok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University

LetterSeok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University

Objects belonging to Mr. Yun Yonggu and his wife Mrs. Kim

Yun Yonggu (1853∼1939) is a foster son of Princess Deokon and her hus- band Yun Uiseon. Princess Deokon did not leave any child. Therefore, among her distant relatives, Yun Yonggu became her foster son after her death. As Yun Yonggu was highly educated and a close relative of royal family, he had been appointed as an important of- ficial through the period of the 26th King, Gojong (高宗) and the 27th King, Soonjong (純宗).

Gwang-Dahoe, Waist cordSeok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University

Yun Yonggu's Dallryeong, Yun Yonggu's Official's robeSeok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University

Dongdari-Gunbok, Military Official’s CoatSeok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University

Saljjeongmiri, Man's toiletry toolSeok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University

Tang-geon, Nobleman's inner capSeok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University

Magoja, Over jacket for Men (1853-1936) by UnkownSeok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University

Teoltosu, WristletsSeok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University

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