Wedding Skirt

43-12-121

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 43-12-121
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Section Asian
Materials Silk
Description

Skirt for wedding. Thirteen separate panels of green, white, dark blue, red, yellow and orange silk. Each outlined in floral and butterfly designs, partly in couched-on technique. A little gold is used. Backing is blue silk with woven geometrical designs. White cotton waistband.

Length 98 cm
Width 96 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Mrs. Frances E. (Harry) Markoe, 1943

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