Woman's Formal Domestic Robe
Date1880 - 1900
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: silk, red; cord; metal;
DimensionsOverall (width: across shoulders to sleeve edges;): 191 x 146 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Helen Jahnke, Courtesy of the Council for Canadian American Relations
Object number2010.021.011
DescriptionA red silk robe with eight roundels depicting circular cranes holding peaches surrounded by peonies and gourds, all above a lower border of waves and multicoloured diagonal stripes. The yoke facings, cuffs and sleeves have matching motifs on a navy blue background. The robe is lined with light blue silk. There are three metal (gold plated?) rosette buttons with silk cord fasteners.Colour: red, blue, black, gold, green
Status
Not on view
1860 - 1890
1880 - 1900
1900 - 1920
1800 - 1825
1880 - 1910
1860 - 1880
