Accession Number
1989/2.68

Title
Robe with embroidered borders

Artist(s)
Chinese

Artist Nationality
Chinese (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
19th century

Medium & Support
embroidered silk

Dimensions
49 in x 52 in (124.5 cm x 132 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert W. Johe

Label copy
A slender row of embroidered flowers in silvery tones of pink, green, and blue adorns the collar, cuffs and hem of this full-length robe of pale blue silk. There is a delicacy and restraint to the design that would have been considered suitable for a young woman of the upper classes.
Maribeth Graybill, Senior Curator of Asian Art
Exhibited in "Flora and Fauna in Chinese Art," April 6, 2002 - December 1, 2002.

Primary Object Classification
Textile

Primary Object Type
robe

Additional Object Classification(s)
Textile

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
textiles