Manchu Imperial Consort Surcoat
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: silk, navy blue; cord;
DimensionsOverall (body width: 120; width: across shoulders to sleeve edges;): 177.5 x 144 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Helen Jahnke, Courtesy of the Council for Canadian American Relations
Object number2010.021.003
DescriptionA navy blue coat with eight decorative dragon roundels (each with a central gold dragon) above a standing water border and parallel diagonal coloured stripes.There are bands of dragons at the sleeves. The coat has four satin buttons and cord fasteners down the centre, matching patterned cuffs and is lined with yellow silk.Colour: blue, yellow, red, purple, gold
Status
Not on view
1860 - 1890
1880 - 1900
1880 - 1900
1900 - 1920
1880 - 1910
1800 - 1825
