Man's Court Coat with Insignia Squares
Date1860 - 1880
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: silk, floss, cord; coral; metal
DimensionsOverall (width: across shoulders to sleeve edges; body wi. 92cm;): 160 x 121 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Helen Jahnke, Courtesy of the Council for Canadian American Relations
Object number2010.021.004
DescriptionA navy blue silk coat with a short stand up collar. The coat extends to the knees with embroidered insignia squares located in two halves on the front centre and a singular one on the back at centre. Insignia squares are embroidered with coloured silk floss, gold wrapped threads and embellished with coral beads. Decorative motifs on the squares include a central horse surrounded with clouds (ruyi) and water and various intertwined symbols. The coat opens at the front centre with five brass buttons with fabric loops. The surcoat is lined with salmon pink damask silk.Colour: blue, pink, green
Status
Not on view
1880 - 1900
1860 - 1890
1850 - 1875
1880 - 1910
1840 - 1860
1840 - 1860
