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Unknown Maker, Chinese

Robe

Description

Maker

Unknown Maker, Chinese

Culture

Chinese

Title

Robe

Year

1821-1851

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

silk

Dimensions

Center back length: 69.9 cm (27 1/2 inches)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich

Object Number

35.403

Type

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Beauty at Her Fingertips
Chinese Sleeve Bands from the Aldrich Collection
Jul 29, 2016 – Jan 13, 2017
Queen of the Insects
The Art of the Butterfly
Dec 11, 2009 – May 09, 2010
The Applied Image
Mar 11, 1998 – Jun 21, 1998

Label copy

This Chinese woman's informal jacket is decorated with auspicious themes for women. The many figures on the blue skirt are a reference to the "hundred children," a typical fertility motif and therefore also a sign of good luck. The jacket bears scenes of two lovers and many butterflies, a symbol of femininity and longevity. Satin stitch is used throughout the skirt and jacket to create the smooth, flat motifs.

Chinese Costumes of the Ch'ing Dynasty
Jun 20, 1986 – Oct 05, 1986

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Tombstone

Unknown Maker, Chinese
Robe, 1821-1851
Silk satin weave with silk and wrapped-metallic embroidery; applied silk satin sleeve bands and ribbon trim (huataozi)
Center back length: 69.9 cm (27 1/2 inches)
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 35.403

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