Collar (Neckwear)
19th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Actor's collar composed of triple layers of yellow, red and pale blue satin weave silk, embroidered with coloured silks and gold thread. The three collars, gradually increasing in size, are superimposed one upon the other; they are exactly similar in shape, square with large scalloped hanging projections at the corners and smaller projections of the same form between. From the largest (blue) collar depend four long widening pointed ribbons. The collars and ribbons are decorated with landscapes and detached floral forms; in the larger projections of the blue collar are pairs of figures in gardens.
Object details
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| 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 composed of triple layers of yellow, red and pale blue satin weave silk, embroidered with coloured silks and gold thread. The three collars, gradually increasing in size, are superimposed one upon the other; they are exactly similar in shape, square with large scalloped hanging projections at the corners and smaller projections of the same form between. From the largest (blue) collar depend four long widening pointed ribbons. The collars and ribbons are decorated with landscapes and detached floral forms; in the larger projections of the blue collar are pairs of figures in gardens. |
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| 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. |
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| Accession number | 545-1907 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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