Surcoat
mid 19th century (made)
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Woman's sleeveless surcoat of embroidered silk satin, open all the way down front and sides. Towards the hem there are two dark blue ribbons fixing back and front together. Trimmed at the bottom with green net and orange tassels. Border round all edges of mauve and gold brocade. Elaborate embroidery of celestial dragons, flaming jewels, birds, a large square panel at back and front in gold and copper thread showing a bird looking at an orange sun in beadwork.
Stitches: satin, Chinese knots, stem, long and short, split and couching.
Colours: blues, greens, gold, red, pink, yellow and white.
Stitches: satin, Chinese knots, stem, long and short, split and couching.
Colours: blues, greens, gold, red, pink, yellow and white.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Satin-weave silk with embroidery in coloured silks and metal thread |
| Brief description | Woman's sleeveless surcoat, satin-weave silk with embroidery in coloured silks and metal thread, China, Qing dynasty, mid 19th century. |
| Physical description | Woman's sleeveless surcoat of embroidered silk satin, open all the way down front and sides. Towards the hem there are two dark blue ribbons fixing back and front together. Trimmed at the bottom with green net and orange tassels. Border round all edges of mauve and gold brocade. Elaborate embroidery of celestial dragons, flaming jewels, birds, a large square panel at back and front in gold and copper thread showing a bird looking at an orange sun in beadwork. Stitches: satin, Chinese knots, stem, long and short, split and couching. Colours: blues, greens, gold, red, pink, yellow and white. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs N. M. Aird |
| Object history | T.41 to 45-1945 are said to have been brought from China by a Consul about 1870. Registered File number 1945/1401. |
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| Accession number | T.44-1945 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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