Pillow End
1850 - 1888 (made)
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These were sewn to the ends of a pillow. The characters "囍"(hui), meaning double happiness, is embroidered in the centre, with peonies on their right and left and chrysanthemums and plums on their top and bottom. They are then surrounded by a flower and scroll design. Made for women, these pillow ends contain wishes for a long and wealthy life.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Embroidered Silk |
| Brief description | Tex, Korea, embroidery |
| Physical description | The embroidered design consists of the Chinese character for 'Double Happiness' surrounded by two bands of scrolling flowers and foliage. Colour: Multi-coloured |
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| Credit line | Given by Thomas Watters Esq. |
| Object history | Given by Mr. Thomas Watters, accessioned in 1888. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
| Summary | These were sewn to the ends of a pillow. The characters "囍"(hui), meaning double happiness, is embroidered in the centre, with peonies on their right and left and chrysanthemums and plums on their top and bottom. They are then surrounded by a flower and scroll design. Made for women, these pillow ends contain wishes for a long and wealthy life. |
| Bibliographic reference | National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage. Daejeon: National Research Institue of Cultural Heritage, 2013, p. 294. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1849-1888 |
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| Record created | February 3, 2000 |
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