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Collar (Neckwear)

19th century (made)
Place of origin

Actor's collar of crimson satin weave silk, embroidered with coloured silks and gold thread. The collar is square, with four scalloped hanging projections, down the centre of one of which is the front opening. The decoration consists of sprays of rose, magnolia, and other flowers, interspersed with scrolling gold lines; at the back is a large bat.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Embroidered silk satin with coloured silks and gold thread
Brief description
Actor's collar, embroidered silk satin, China, 19th century
Physical description
Actor's collar of crimson satin weave silk, embroidered with coloured silks and gold thread. The collar is square, with four scalloped hanging projections, down the centre of one of which is the front opening. The decoration consists of sprays of rose, magnolia, and other flowers, interspersed with scrolling gold lines; at the back is a large bat.
Dimensions
  • Greatest width from point to point width: 57cm
Style
Object history
Purchased from Carl Langweil (8 Silver Street, Holborn, W.C.), accessioned in 1907. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project.
Collection
Accession number
541-1907

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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