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Chinese Manchu

Man's Court Robe, 1736-1795

Description

Maker

  • Unknown

Culture

Chinese

Title

Man's Court Robe

Year

1736-1795

Medium

Silk and gold-wrapped thread slit-tapestry weave (kesi) with fur trim

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • silk,
  • fur

Techniques

  • tapestry weave,
  • embroidered

Dimensions

146 cm (57 1/2 inches) Center back length:

Type

  • Fashion,
  • Costume

Credit

Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich

Object Number

35.390

Projects & Publications

Publications

Selected Works

Drawn from the Collection

Part of the Fabric

A Handbook of the Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Woven with Silk

June 10, 2014 - March 8, 2015

Drawn from the Collection

October 7, 1998 - January 17, 1999

Ch'ing Dynasty Men's Wear

May 8 - August 15, 1987

This coat carries the twelve imperial symbols, designating it as a garment for use by the emperor only.

Use

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