Woman's Domestic Informal Robe
Date1890 - 1910
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: silk, red; floss; metal;
DimensionsOverall (Armspan Width -): 97 x 140 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Helen Jahnke, Courtesy of the Council for Canadian American Relations
Object number2010.021.010
DescriptionA red silk robe with a scattered design of cranes and plum blossoms. The garment has a black silk border with peonies and butterflies, flanked with a green silk ribbon figured with butterflies and flower motifs, which is repeated on the collar and cuffs.The robe opens at the right proper front and is fastened at the neck and side with three round metal buttons and fabric loops. The garment is lined with ivory silk.Colour: Red, white, green, blue, purple, yellow, black
Status
Not on view
1880 - 1910
1880 - 1900
1880 - 1900