Skeins of Silk
1880-1910 (made)
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Set of 56 skeins of multi-coloured silk for embroidery. The thread has a negligible twist and is very glossy. Each set of skeins is housed in a blue printed paper package. The set has a paper packing and a label in Chinese.
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Parts | This object consists of 56 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Silk, printed paper |
Brief description | Set of silk skeins for embroidery in various colours, China, 1880-1910 |
Physical description | Set of 56 skeins of multi-coloured silk for embroidery. The thread has a negligible twist and is very glossy. Each set of skeins is housed in a blue printed paper package. The set has a paper packing and a label in Chinese. |
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Credit line | Given by Mrs HH Plowden |
Production | According to donor, who gave it in 1968, she herself had received the skeins at least 50 years before. |
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Accession number | T.202:1 to 56-1968 |
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Record created | October 18, 2004 |
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