#253 Chinese Ladies' Informal Robe

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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MMN Estate Inventory

Entry/Object ID

253 Chinese

Description

Late Qing Dynasty women's informal robe fashioned from pale blue-green lined silk gauze, decorated with delicate wisteria blossoms and clusters of grapes in soft shades of lavender, blue, and ivory, interspersed with circular gold longevity medallions. The robe features wide, straight sleeves, a gently flared silhouette, and an asymmetrical front closure. Contrasting dark silk borders, richly ornamented with floral motifs and gold longevity symbols, frame the neckline, front opening, hem, and cuffs, accented by narrow ivory brocade trim.

Made/Created

Time Period

Late Qing Dynasty / Early Republic Period

Place

* Untyped Place

China

Location

Room

MMN Bedroom

Building

2660 S Birmingham Place

Acquisition

Notes

No information in JHN spreadsheet

Name/Title

#253 Chinese Ladies' Informal Robe