Han Chinese Woman's Informal Domestic Surcoat
Datec. 1900
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: silk, black ;silk thread
DimensionsOverall (Wi measured across topfrom sleeve end to sleeve end): 140 x 90 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Hae Ran Dale
Object number2003.006.007
DescriptionThis is a black woman's jacket with blue sleeves embroidered with coloured and gold threads. Main body has black appliqued patterns edged in pink and beige embroidered areas running in bands around neck and on to back; decoration of large "shou" longevity characters and embroidered borders; Colour: black, blue,pink, beige
Status
Not on view
1860 - 1890
1875 - 1900