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Skirt

first half 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Skirt of white embroidery on blue silk. Rectangular apron form with a waistband-like strip across the top.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Embroidered silk
Brief description
Skirt of embroidered silk, China, first half of 19th century
Physical description
Skirt of white embroidery on blue silk. Rectangular apron form with a waistband-like strip across the top.
Dimensions
  • Length: 79cm
  • Width: 76cm (maximum)
Credit line
Given by Miss Layard
Object history
This was sent to Miss Layard the donor from China in 1848.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
T.117-1917

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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