Outercoat for Imperial Woman
CultureChinese
Date18th century
MediumEmbroidery on silk satin
DimensionsOverall: 57 1/4 × 72 1/2 inches (145.42 × 184.15 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Object number35-139
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DescriptionDark blue satin coat embroidered in shades of blue. Three circles on back, three circles on front, and two circles on shoulders of butterflies and chrysanthemums. Heavy wave pattern.
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