Robe
late 19th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Lady's Informal Robe of dark blue satin lined with light blue figured damask. Short, with wide sleeves and front opening.
Embroidered with eight floral medallions and with waves and 'li shui' round the hem and sleeves which are also decorated with three small medallions. Embroidery in coloured silks and silver thread in satin, stem and brick stitches with Pekin knots and laid and couched work.
Embroidered with eight floral medallions and with waves and 'li shui' round the hem and sleeves which are also decorated with three small medallions. Embroidery in coloured silks and silver thread in satin, stem and brick stitches with Pekin knots and laid and couched work.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Embroidered silk satin with silk and silver threads |
| Brief description | Woman's robe of silk satin embroidered with silk and silver threads, China, late 19th century |
| Physical description | Lady's Informal Robe of dark blue satin lined with light blue figured damask. Short, with wide sleeves and front opening. Embroidered with eight floral medallions and with waves and 'li shui' round the hem and sleeves which are also decorated with three small medallions. Embroidery in coloured silks and silver thread in satin, stem and brick stitches with Pekin knots and laid and couched work. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs Elsbeth Fuhrop |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.386-1967 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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