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Skirt

1800s

China, Qing dynasty

(1644-1911)
Medium
Silk, cotton: embroidery
Measurements
Overall: 197 x 104.2 cm (77 9/16 x 41 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade 1916.1354
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This skirt includes both embroidered sections and polychrome printed fabric.
A vertically oriented silk and cotton skirt features a cream waistband atop a long, paneled body. Centrally, a bold red panel is framed by white bands depicting miniature landscapes and figures. These are flanked by pleated panels of bright blue silk, which transition to outer red sections adorned with winding floral patterns. A dense border frames the red panel and hem, depicting tiny pagodas and figures within garden landscapes.

Skirt

1800s

China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

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