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Both sides inscribed with very small text in black and red; short sides are selvedge edges — Cheat's Handkerchief, c. 1860
China

G217

Needlepoint representing the god of Longevity and Eight Immortals. Former Classification: Textiles - Tapestry — Needlepoint representing the god of Longevity and Eight Immortals, 1735-1796
China

G217

Throne seat cover of blue k'ossu with the same floral and emblem design as 42.8.238, except for double peach here seen in panel. Central panel oblong instead of shaped; border wider and no boxed border. Painted details. Lining of yellow satin with cloud pattern. Inscription on back. — Throne Seat Cover, c. 1800
China

G210

One of a pair of Imperial prayer banners in imperial yellow k'ossu made up of one wide and two narrow strips attached to a gilded bronze plaque with two dragon heads. The central strip, terminating in slit shaped ends finished with wedge-shaped plaques of gilded bronze, is formed of blue-black k'ossu with an inscription in gold characters mounted in yellow k'ossu, which has a design of the Eternal Sea, slender, five-clawed dragons, bats, and clouds in shades of blue, green, violet, crimson, and pink. The side strips suspended from shaped gilt bronze plaques incised with scrollscarry the same dragon and cloud design and terminate in three narrow strips of blue k'ossu with meander fret in gold. The strips are attached to the yellow band by three gilt bronze fungus heads, which are repeated on ends of blue strips. Lining of egg-shell silk of medallion design. These banners are said to have flanked the Emperor's private alter in the Temple of the Forbidden City. Of superb quality and condition. See Harris label for translation of inscriptions. — Altar Banner, Yongzhong period (1723-1735)
China

G218

One of a pair of Imperial prayer banners in imperial yellow k'ossu made up of one wide and two narrow strips attached to a gilded bronze plaque with two dragon heads. The central strip, terminating in slit shaped ends finished with wedge-shaped plaques of gilded bronze, is formed of blue-black k'ossu with an inscription in gold characters mounted in yellow k'ossu, which has a design of the Eternal Sea, slender, five-clawed dragons, bats, and clouds in shades of blue, green, violet, crimson, and pink. The side strips suspended from shaped gilt bronze plaques incised with scrollscarry the same dragon and cloud design and terminate in three narrow strips of blue k'ossu with meander fret in gold. The strips are attached to the yellow band by three gilt bronze fungus heads, which are repeated on ends of blue strips. Lining of egg-shell silk of medallion design. These banners are said to have flanked the Emperor's private alter in the Temple of the Forbidden City. Of superb quality and condition. See Harris label for translation of inscriptions. — Imperial Altar Banner, Yongzhong period (1723-1735)
China

G218

rectangular, off white weaving; solid weave along top, wound columns at center, and separated vertical segments along bottom — Marne, 1974
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G281

gold silk brocade bag, lined in green — Presentation bag for tea caddy, late 16th century
Unknown Japanese

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Robe of Ivory Silk embroidered with lower border of crested waves above which are bold floral and butterfly medallions and floral sprays; various shades of blue, green, yellow and salmon; sleeves similar but with more brilliant coloring on black ground; Pekin. — Robe, 1736-1795
China

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embroidered silk, brocaded — Collar, 1821-1850
China

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top 3/4 solid indigo field; lover 1/2 divided by two distinct bands, bottom band of small white diamonds within a square alternating with a red and white larger diamond pattern; top band of red, yellow, green, blue and wite smaller bands — Woman's skirt, 20th century
Miao

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blue and gold with black and gold bands on arms, dragons throughout; 3 buttons front upper right — Manchu Man's Semiformal Court Robe (jifu), late 19th century
China

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Two panels which unbutton into separate parts; pink silk with small overall stitched-down pleats; trimmed with tan and yellow floral ribbon, blue silk embroidered with flowers and moths and light blue silk; partially lined with green — Skirt, late 19th century
China

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Skirt of Chinese Tapestry, green background with a design of dragons, birds, flowers, waves etc. on the panels; trimming of black satin bands. — Skirt, 19th century
China

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sheer dark blue silk decorated with woven medallions over salmon-colored silk with woven dots and flowers; white collar — Man’s robe, 19th century
Unknown Korean

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Shitagi, an undergarment, about 1850. Silk with katigami designs in stencil technique, tie dyeing and embroidery, L.63 in., W.22 in., W. of sleeves 12-½ in. — Undergarment (shitagi), c. 1850
Unknown Japanese

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sari, black silk. Widfe woven border of palmettes at one end and narrow border on both sides — Sari, 19th century
India

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Square of finely striped black and white silk material with heavy striped borders at each end of red, green, gold and silver. Finished at both ends with a fringe of small tassels and with larger tassels at each corner. — Square of Material, 19th century
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One of a set with 25.373.1. Two small bags of red satin with floral design in pink and green satin applique; yellow silk draw cords terminating in four large yellow tassels, wound with silver thread. — Scent pouch, 19th century
China

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One of set. Two blue satin bags embroidered in gold and silver; yellow silk draw cords terminating in four tassels wound in silver thread. — Scent pouch, 19th century
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Cover of yellow brocade with a silver sheen resulting from silver threads in the weft. Patterned with black fret design and peonies outlined in black. Finished with aborder of green satin brocade and lined with cotton material. — Panel, 19th century
China

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Dragon robe of K'ossu weave with blue and gold and silver thread. Made for a member of the Imperial Family. — Manchu Man's Semiformal Court Robe, 1821-1850
China

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One of set. Two blue satin bags embroidered in gold and silver; yellow silk draw cords terminating in four tassels wound in silver thread. — Scent pouch, 19th century
China

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Kimono, no dance, fox girl; heavy black silk with bright flower and figure designs. Lined with scarlet silk. — Noh costume, 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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Woman's short coat of black satin embroidered in Peking stitch and satin stitch with large sprays of peonies. Worked with silk thread in shades of blue. Lined with light blue silk. — Woman's Jacket, 19th century
China

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Card case(?) of stiff material covered on the outside with satin and lined with silk damask. One side is embroidered with birds and flowers on a blue ground - the other with flowers and a bat on a light red gorund. — Card case (?), 19th century
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Coat of mouse-colored satin brocaded with large round medallions, floral sprays, and at the bottom with wave pattern. Slit openings at side and back, Lined with light blue silk. — Medallion Robe, 19th century
China

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Manchu Woman's Semiformal Twelve-Symbol Court Robe, Qianlong period, 1736-1795

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Priest's apron (theatrical?) of gold k'ossu with five-clawed dragons in green. (Note details woven with peacock feathers). From the peplum band of apron hang six rows of loose tabs, three in each row, and each of varying length. Each of the two upper strips is tipped with three brass pellet-bells. The six lower, longest strips are edged with long tassel. Strip, peplum, and apron proper banded with black velvet. The apron attached to a wide waist band of rust-red satin, and lined with pink silk. Seal inscription on lining notes that this apron belonged to the T'a Chih theatre. — Priest's Apron, Kangxiperiod, 1661-1722
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Dragon Robe, Jiaqing period, 1796-1820

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Short concubine(or riding?) coat of brick red satin brocaded in shades of green, yellow, blue, rose and gold. In front, on each side of opening, a rampant, five-clawed dragon grasping heavenly jewel. In back, one very large sitting dragon. Border of overlapping, semi-circular wave forms(Cf.42.8.4) with symbols of the eight precious things. Original sleeveless coat has been filled in with wide red brocaded sleeves finished with cuffs made of bands of the body brocade bordered by strips of modern(?) embroidered satin. Applied around bottom and up openings at side and front are borders of modern embroidery, blue on black, which terminate in trefoil ends under arms and at upper middle front opening. Neck finished with band of modern black and gold brocade. Lining of modern blue brocaded silk. Satin ground of brocade faded in some areas. — Short Coat, Kangxi period, 1662-1722
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42.50.1,.2 Imperial k'ossu coat and skirt. Coat has gold fretwork meander on an apricot ground, nine 5-clawed dragons, clouds, and eternal sea at bottom. No cuffs, neck bound. Green pleated skirt with eternal sea motif at bottom. The diminutive size of this costume indicates that it was designed either for an idol in an imperial temple or for a doll. — Miniature Imperial skirt and jacket, Qianlong period, 1736-1795
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Concubine robe similar to 42.8.1, but of blue satin brocaded in blue, green, yellow, shades of rose and gold. Border design of same pattern but with paler colors. Neckline and cuffs bordered with narrow band of black and gold brocade. Lining of thin blue silk. This robe not slit at bottom front and back. — Manchu Woman's Semiformal Court Robe, Kangxi period, 1662-1722
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Banner, Kangxi period, 1662-1722

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Square hanging of yellow k'ossu with design of peaches, branches and bats. A large central medallion within a panel set off from the border by a narrow band of couched gold threads. In each corner of the border a large bat, with smaller bats and loose clouds in intervening spaces. Chiefly pink, green, and yellow. Lining of pale yellow silk with medallion design. Inscription. — Panel, 18th century
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42.50.1,.2 Imperial k'ossu coat and skirt. Coat has gold fretwork meander on an apricot ground, nine 5-clawed dragons, clouds, and eternal sea at bottom. No cuffs, neck bound. Green pleated skirt with eternal sea motif at bottom. The diminutive size of this costume indicates that it was designed either for an idol in an imperial temple or for a doll. — Miniature Imperial Jacket, Qianlong period, 1736-1795
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Panel, Kangxi period, early 18th century

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Buddhist priest robe of K'ang Hsi blue k'ossu with gored end. Mnay five-clawed dragons in gold, those in the border having th symbolic universe design below. The small squares representing Buddha's mendicant days are alternately filled with gold dragons and large peony blossoms in shades of red, pink, and green. The shaped gores are filled with peony blossom and trailing tendrils. Upper border contains loose cloud forms and bats in end sections. Colors include green, red, pink, yellow, olive green , puce, mauve, yellow coral, peach and burnt orange. Compare treatment of clouds, wave border and dragons with the K'ang Hsi robes. K'ossu broken in many spots. The squared and gored areas set off with bindings of yellow satin. Lined with thin rose silk. Canopy flap with standard design, at center of upper top. — Buddhist Priest's Robe (kashaya), early 18th century
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Dragon robe, Jiaqing period, 1796-1820

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Imperial robe of pale coral-colored k'ossu with nine 5-clawed dragons in gold. In ground loosely-drawn clouds, Taoist emblems, long-life characters, bats clutching a garlanded double peach in their mouths, and peonies in shades of blue, green, red, pink, and grey. Four of the ancient synbols the sun, moon, constellation, and mountains appear on this robe. Border of straight slanting stripes seperated by a line of regularly disposed, tight cloud forms from over-lapping waves among which appear Buddhist emblems, branches of coral, and to each side of sacred mountain a sprouting dragon. Border repeated on sleeve above a strip of dark blue k'ossu edged in gold and bright light blue. Collar band of the same. Robe slit at sides and with thin tobacco-brown figured in silk lining. Note nine dragons embroidered for emphasis. It is suggested that this robe belonged to the empress who had a fondness for coral. (But a man's coat?) cf. 42.8.52 — Dragon Robe, Jiaqing period, 1796-1820
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Outer coat of very dark blue silk twill with eight large medallions containing stylized orchid plants and narcissus. Intervening spaces of robe and upper sleeve filled with single floral sprays; peony, plum blossom, narcissus etc. Colors shades of blue, green, red, yellow, pink, and rose. Conventional border of slightly wavy slanting stripes; cloud forms; rolling waves among which are scattered Buddhist symbols. Deep, wide cuffs of the k'ossu decorated with the medallions and floral sprays of body in smaller size and edged with the border design of the coat. Coat slit at back, opened all the way up front, and collarless. Lining of thin blue silk. — Medallion Robe, Jiaqing period, 1796-1820
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Buddhist priest robe of many squares of brocade ingold and colors green, mulberry, blue, orange, yellow, red, deep blue, and mauve. The outer border and intervening wide bands are of the red brocade which thus predominates. One end of the robe is gored. Lining of red silk. — Buddhist Robe, Kangxi period, 1662-1722
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Skirt, pleated, of ivory silk brocaded with swastika and gourd design, Front and back panels decorated at bottom with an applique design, embroidered in loop(?) stitch showing figures of women in a flowery landscape. Shades of pink, yellow, green and blue. Main panels, and lower area of pleats, have an elaborate applied border consisting of a wide strip of blue satin and two narrow inner strips of braid, one yellow and one brocaded blue silk. Outer edges of panel, and edges of pleats have a narrow strip of dark blue satin edging the border proper. The main blue satin border embroidered at the bottom with various emblems in colores and couched threads. Lining of thin blue silk. — Skirt, 19th century
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Skirt of red velvet with gored side sections bound in black satin and embroidered in bottom area with peonies and butterflies in blue. Bottom of main panels embroidered with design of flowers and sacred vessels in shades of blue, green, pink and yellow in satin and knot stitch Main panels and bottom bordered with a stip of dark blue satin embroidered with running floral design in couched gold threads and shades of blue silk in satin stitch. Inner border of narrow light blue braid with floral design in red; outer binding of black satin. Lining of blue figured silk. Inscription on belt band and lining. — Skirt, 19th century
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skull cap, folding into six sections, worked in white silk over cords into all-over design, further ornamented with 4 and 5-lobed stars in green and white and red and white; edging of purple, pink and green braid, in cross stitch; partly lined with red and black calico — Skull Cap, 19th-20th century
Armenia or Syria

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Buddhist priest robe, kesi, Kangxi blue. An exceptionally fine example of kesi weaving with five-clawed dragons in gold and individual flower motifs in shades of red and pink. Patched character of robe achieved with narrow bindings of yellow satin. — Buddhist Priest Robe, 1662-1722
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Panel of pale yellow k'ossu. In the center a gong suspended from a bat's mouth, with two fish below representing marital felicity and abundance. Lotus blossoms, trailing leaves, and four bats in the corners make up remaining design in the central panel. In the border, set off from the main field by a band of applied gold braid, is a running design of dos a dos dragons, some gold, some blue, separated by large lotus blossoms. Colors include red, green, blue, pink, tan, and coral. Border of black and gold brocade with precious things ymbols. Lining of deep gold-colored satin damask of cloud desin. Cf. border dragons with 42.8.164 and 42.8.166. — Panel, c. 1800
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Dragon Robe, Jiaqing period, 1796-1820

China

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panel of imperial yellow k'ossu with five five-clawed dragons in gold; one seated in a central medallion formed of loose clouds, and four disposed in the corners of the field, which contains clouds and bats. The entire panel is bordered with the Eternal Sea motif with swatiskas and emblems of the Precious Things. Colors include shades of blue,green, pink, rust, olive-green and mauve. Outer border of black k'ossu with a running design of dragons, lotus blossoms and leaves in shades of blue, green, pink, brown, mauve, olive-green and fischia. K'ossu ripped and worn in places. lining of gold-colored raw silk — Throne Seat Cushion Cover, 1662-1722
China

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High Taoist priest robe of black satin solidly embroidered in the couched twist stitch in gold, and in loop stitch in colors. Both taoist and Buddhist symbols are used in the design. — Taoist Robe, 1662-1722
China

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Court robe of loose gold k'ossu with diaper ground of blue quatrefoil enclosing narcissus(?) flower and grass green swastikas. Cf. 42.8.40 . Nine 5-clawed dragons in blue. In the ground loose clouds, bats, and Buddhist symbols in shades of blue, green, red, peach, coral, yellow, and soft violet. Conventional border of straight slanting stripes in main body colors alternating with gold threads; tight clouds; rolling waves and spray with Taoist emblems, jui, and branches of violet coral sprays. Below border on sleeve a strip of blue blister-ribbed silk. Cuffs and collar band of grey-black k'ossu with clouds, bats, etc. Edging of gold and brown brocade. Painted details. Robe slit front and back and lined with thin yellow silk. Inscription in front. — Dragon Robe, Jiaqing period, 1796-1820
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Outer coat of deep blue silk of dragon medallion pattern embroidered with large phoenix and peony medallions, floral sprays and butterflies in shades of bule, yellow, green, peach, pink and rust. Shaped collar-band, bottom and side border of white satin embroidered in a landscape design with figures of men and women. Wide sleeves with cuffs of brocaded yellow silk embroidered with large peony and lotus blossoms and butterflies in shades of red, pink and blue. Secondary border of grey satin embroidered with flowers and long-life characters in shades of blue. This coat opens all the way up front, and is probably a woman's coat. Lining of thin blue patterned silk. Cheifly satin and knot stitch. — Robe, 19th-20th century
China

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Pair of gold k'ossu mandarin squares. The central motif is a crane? Standing on a rock that emerges from the Eternal Sea. In the field are branches of peach and peony, bats, tight-headed clouds, and the sun. Colors include blue, red, pink, green, and yellow. Some painted details. Lining of blue silk. Inscriptions. — Pair of Mandarin Squares, 1723-1735
China

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Court Robe, Jiaqing period, 1796-1820

China

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Collar, shaped, of embroidered black satin. The design, in shades of pale blue, green, and yellow includes cranes, cocks, spotted deer, grasshoppers, Hundred Antiques, and other symbols. Border of narrow white braid, banding of reseda green satin and binding of black satin. Lining of blue silk with figured ground. — Collar, 19th century
China

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Imperial 12-symbol robe of yellow k'ossu with nine 5-clawed dragons in gold. In addition to 12 ancient symbols (note round drawing of water weed and fire), ground is filled with loose clouds, long life characters, bats with the double peach and swastika and Taoist emblems in shades of blue, green, red, pink, and strong purple. Note blued tone of reds. Conventional border of almost straight slanting stripes; tight clouds; rolling waves in which appear Buddhist symbols. Olive green and yellow also used in border. Below border on sleeves a band of plain dark blue silk. Collar band and wide, deep cuffs of black k'ossu with dragons, clouds, bats, etc. Edging of light blue and gold fretwork brocade. Eyes of dragons embroidered. Robe slit at sides and lined with thin yellow silk with character medallions. Circular seal in front. — Manchu Empress's Semiformal Twelve-symbol Court Robe (chi-fu), 1821-1850
China

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One of a set of four wall hangings of embroidered deep blue satin. Each has a design of two of the Eight Immortals. Floral sprays and boughs in the ground. Satin and knot stitch in shades of green, blue, peach, pink, red, yellow, and tan. Border of gold and salmon-colored brocade with design of symbols and dragon medallions. Former Classification: Textiles - Tapestry — Panel, one of a set of four, 20th century
China

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Throne seat brocaded with five five-clawed dragons in gold against a solid abckground of tight clouds in shades of blue, green, yellow, brown, peach, pink and rust color. Border of blue satin brocaded with flowers in gold and shades of blue, green and yellow. Border bound on both sides with black satin. Brocade badly worn, and mended in spots. lininf of gold colored satin. Damask of cloud design. — Chair Cover, 1723-1735
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Taoist priest robe of embroidered rust-rose satin. Back and shoulders embroidered with all-over tenders embroidered with all-over tendril ground in couched gold threads. On back conventional Taoist motives large butterfly medallions and Buddhist symbols in couched gold threads and couched twist in colors. On the front are dragon medallions and two large dragons in couched twist stitch. Borders of black satin with Buddhist symbols, dragons, and lotus in couched twist stitch in colors and gold. Faded. Lining of rose-red silk of dragon medallion design. — Daoist priest’s robe (jiangyi), Kangxi period, 1662-1722
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Collar, made of wavy strips of shaped embroidered satin a looped together, lattice-like, for a dance costume. Lond, colored, shaped tabs extend from deep yoke portion to dangle over skirt. — Woman's Collar, 19th century
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Panel of gold k'ossu with spreading branches of lotus and peonies in the rain field. Above, in a wide band set off from the field by a border of blue k'ossu with Greek Key meander in gold, is a row of flower and fruit sprays. The design is done in shades of red, pink, green and white. Around the edge a the border of the Greek key meander in gold on blue. The panel is in two sections seamed up the middle. Lining of bright pink figured silk. Coarse quality. Note A.P. says this may be late XVIII century. — Panel, 19th century
China

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Woman's robe of twilled, cerise silk embroidered with butterflies in shades of magenta, poison green, shades of purple and strong blue. Shaped collar band, skirt borders, and sleeve bands of black satin ebmbroidered with butterflies in colors. Wide cuffs, of white silk also embroidered with butterflies. Lining of thin blue silk. — Robe, 19th century
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One of a set of four wall hangings of embroidered seep blue satin. Each has a design of two of the Eight Immortals. Floral sprays and boughs in the ground. Satin and knot stitch in shades of green, blue, peach, pink, red, yellow and tan. Border of gold and salmon-color brocade with design of symbols and dragon medallions. Former Classification: Textiles - Tapestry — Panel, one of a set of four, 20th century
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Throne back cover of the k'ang hsi type blue k'ossu with a central, shaped panel edged with a band of gold threads, in which are scattered peonies, lotus, chrysanthemums, bats and swastikas in shades of green, pink, pale blue, red, yellow and apricot. Border of the same design and boxed border of blossoms, bats and double peach in colors of the field proper. Painted details. cf. 42.8.236. lining of gold satin in cloud design. This is a companion to 42.8.239. — Throne Back Cover, c. 1800
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Throne back cover of yellow k'ossu with a central, shaped panel, edged with a band of gold threads in which are scattered peonies, lotus, chrysanthemums, bats, and swastikas in shades of blue, green, red, pink, apricot, and gold threads. Border of the same design. The boxed border has running design of floral sprays and bats. Lining of yellow raw silk with cloud patter. Seal & inscription on back. Cf. 42.8.238 for similar design — Throne Back Cushion Cover, late 18th century
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Woman's Short Jacket of pale yellow k'ossu with a design of five-clawed dragon medallions, clouds, bats, narcissus, adn Buddhist symbols in shades of blue, light green, and golden yellow. Along bottom is the Eternal Sea motif, with good luck symbols in the waves. Collar-band of blue k'ossu with five clawed dragons in gild. Cuffs of white k'ossu with a design of figures in a landscape; inner border of black k'ossu with narcissus blossoms -- cuffs later (?). Coat opens down front, and is lined with deep cream silk of medallion design. — Woman's Short Jacket, Qianlong period, 1736-1795
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Throne back cover of imperial yellow k'ossu with a central, spaced panel set off from a border by a narrow band embroidered with running flower and leaf pattern and edged with narrow lines couched in blue silk threads. Design of central panel and border is scattered peonies, loyus, chrysanthemums, bats and swastikas and double peach in in shades of green, pale blue, pink, red, peach. The panel has adiaper ground of swastikas and shaped quatrefoil medallions containing a narcissus blossom. Cf. diaper in Ch'ien Lung and Chia Ch'ing imperial robes. Boxed border has a running floral and bat design. cf. 42.8.236, 238. Painted details. Lining of yellow raw silk with cloud patterns. Two inscriptions, one a seal, on back. — Throne Back Cover, 18th century
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Imperial concubine robe of rich green brocade. The sleeves have been altered to fit the wearer. Shades of blue, green, red, rose and yellow on green satin ground. Dragons in gold. Note use of imperial five-clawed dragon. — Dragon Robe, 1662-1722
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Skirt of emerald green silk of bamboo pattern with stitched, accordion pleated side sections. Main panels and bottom trimmed with elaborate border of bands of embroidered black, yellow, lavendar and white satin with butterflies, bats and floral sparys in colors. In bottom corners of panels, applique medallions with design of cut-out bars and good luck character in black on lavendar ground. Panels lined with magenta silk. — Skirt, 19th century
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Triple collar, made of many overlapping strips of shaped, embroidered red, white and yellow satin attached to a small standing collar, for a dance costume. The large bottom collar has a tassled fringe border. Small discs of tin are sewn on collars at regular intervals. Lining of cerise silk of floral design. — Triple Collar, 19th century
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Buddhist Priest's robe with gored end made up of pieces of colored satin blue, pink, white, peach, green, tan, and embroidered in satin stitch and couched gold threads with dragons, clouds, flowers, Fu dogs, Eternal Sea, etc. in colored silks. Border of dark blue satin embroidered with five-clawed gold dragons, bats, clouds, and Eternal Sea. Satin torn in places. Lining of thin pink silk and rose floral satin. — Buddhist Priest's Robe, Qianlong period, 1736-1795
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Skirt of patterned green gauze with stitched accordian-pleated side sections. Main panels decorated with an elaborate shaped triple border the outer border of white silk embroidered with small sprays of flowers in loop stitch in shades of blue, green, violet, pink, orange and red; middle border of gold silk braid; inner border magenta silk braid with stylized flowers. the bottom of the skirt has four borders three corresponding to those of the panels and one of purple silk braid with stylized flowers. No lining. — WOMAN'S SKIRT, 19th century
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Short concubine coat of ivory satin brocaded in rose, yellow, green, shades of blue and gold. In front, on each side of opening, two rampant five-clawed, gold dragons grasping heavenly jewel. In back, one very large sitting dragon of same general type as in 48.2.1,2,3. Background of loose cloud pattern. Border of rolling waves in shades of green, blue and ivory in overlapping half-moon shapes four on each side of mountain motif. In the waves appear symbols of the eight precious things. Note small embroidered areas(restorations?) in cloud back of right armhole and dragon motif on back. Coat opens up front to round neck with narrow band of modern black and gold brocade. Same brocade borders armholes, which may have been filled in with modern sleeves of brown monotone brocade finished with blue satin cuffs, embroidered in gold. Lining of lime green figured silk. Cf.42.8.5 — Dragon Jacket, Kangxi period, 1662-1722
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Taoist Priest robe (theatrical ?) of red k'ossu weave. Design includes five large medallions containing the white crane with sacred fungus; loose clouds, phoenix, sun and moon symbols on shoulders, five-clawed gold dragons, Taoist symbols and numerous good-luck characters in shades of blue, green, pink, red, yellow, peach and violent purple. In the sleeve bands are medallions with the sacred trigrams, On the back panel a border that is conventional except for the fact the the striped area breaks through the rolling wave area in places. Tight clouds; waves scattered with large blossoms, swastikas, bats, Buddhist, and other symbols. Crane and bat border in front. Long collar band of yellow with swastika fret diaper in blue, bats, cranes, and clouds. Below , on each side, a band of white k'ossu with Foo dog on one side; dragon on other. Lining of coarse pink cotton. Taoist priest robes in k'ossu are rare. — Daoist priest's robe (daopao), 1821-1850
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Dragon robe, Yongzheng period, 1723-1735

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Lama robe of embroidered yellow satin used in temple dances?, the theatre?. Front upper section and wide girdle area embroidered with loosely drawn clouds and chilin (?) in shades of blue, green, red, mauve, mulberry, and pink. bordering the girdle area, two bands of black velvet with cursive, porfile dragons in couched gold threads. Skirt composed of four shaped panels bordered, on lower part, with scrolls of pale blue and gold brocade. In lower section of each an embroidered Foo dog in shades of puce and reddish brown. Upper section of panel embroidered in loop (knot?) stitch with all-over pattern of hanging leaf froms representing chain armor in pale pink, blue, and green. At top and bottom tow monster masks in satin and couched stitch. This upper area given the shape of a rounded panel by a band of black velvet studded with alternate metal bosses and larger, brass discs with a dragon in relief. The band is bordered in turn with 'tiger claws' of vari-colored brocade of type in robe 42.8.129. This panel motif repeated onloose epaulets over shoulders, and in upper back section of robe. High, shaped collar of embroidered yellow satin. LIning of pink sati damask. See 'The Chinese Lama Temple, Potola, Jehol, descriptive of Bendix Temple at Century of Progress, Chicago,' p.62. Inscription in front. — Theatrical Military Robe, Kangxi period, 1662-1722
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Imperial 12-symbol robe of coral colored k'ossu with nine 5-clawed dragons in gold. In the ground, in addition to the twelve symbols(note that constellation and [double happiness(?)] have been almost cut away with altering) - loose clouds, long life characters, bats with the double peach, and taoist symbols in shades of blue, green, red, pink, yellow and olive green. Conventional border of straight-edged slanting stripes; tight, regularly grouped clouds (cf. 42.8.21 for very similar arrangement) shallow area of rolling waves and spray in which appear Buddhist emblems. Below border on sleeve a strip of coral colored twilled silk, lengthened by a narrow band of same. Cuffs and collar band of dark blue k'ossu in body design. Edging of blue and gold brocade. Note embroidered dragon's eyes and painted details in border. Robe slit front and back and lined with pale ecru damask with design of long-life character medallions. — Manchu Prince's Semiformal Twelve-Symbol Court Robe, 1796-1820
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Tibetan Wedding (?) skirt made of strips of yellow, fuschia, lavendar, pink, green , orange, purple, iron red and rose brocaded satin, some with the designs in color. Hanging from the skirt, knife-pleated in side sections, are wavy embroidered strips, finished with bells, tassels, and pearls. Main panels have an elaborate design of applied embroidered borders, braids, applique silk flowers and rosettes on the main and bottom borders. Lining of thinblue silk; an extremely elaborate skirt of quality not often found. Embroidery done in many stitches satin needlepoint, loop, knoot, stem, etc. — Tibetan Wedding Skirt, 19th century
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Panel of taupe satin brocade. The design includes two medallions containing religious symbols in upper right and left corners. Cranes, bats,, sprays of plum blossom, pine and two spotted deer in lower right and left corners. In lower center a gold cloud, from which spring peony blossoms above a line of rolling waves. Colors include shades of blue, green, pink, red, and yellow, as well as gold threads. Border of faded plum satin embroidered with blossoms and symbols in shades of blue and white. Piece made of two sections seamed up the middle and lined with thin peach-colored silk. — Panel, 19th century
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Priest robe of embroidered and brocaded puce satin. The shape of the robe is Taoist and the satin is brocaded in an all-over design in spaced, vertical lines, with running Sanskrit characters (prayers) in gold thread. Over this ground on back are enbroidered in laid couched work figures of the 18 Lohans. Colors of embroidery (later work ?) include blues, yellow, rose, peach, green, black, ivory and tan. On left shoulder blade a pagoda; on right, a dragon. Around bottom, sides and front a border of soft blue satin brocaded with the body characters in silver threads. This border banded, on outer edge, with a narrow strip of the puce brocade and set off from main body of robe with a narrow binding of pale beige satin with reveals brocaded areas. Two shaded strips of puce brocade attached to front for fastening. Lining of alternating strips of yellow and orange damask. Facing of plain puce satin around collar and down front; of brown silk damask around bottom and sides. A.P. thinks this may be one of 1738 Kuo Ch'in Wang tomb lot( Yun Li, 17th son of K'ang Hsi, died 1738) — Taoist Priest's Robe, late 19th century
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Skirt of blue-black silk with 5-clawed dragon border and medallions brocaded in chartreuse yellow. Around the bottom a band of gold and black brocade of interlocking Y pattern. The skirt is pleated with stitched box pleats below the waist band. Cf. 42.8.205,212 for similar tailoring and design. — Skirt, 19th century
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gold brocade square, badge of military rank, with lion in green, gold, blue and red, sejeant on a ground of loose cloud forms. Below, rolly waves dotted with some of the eight precious things. The square was woven in two sections and is now seamed together. This is a square of military official rank, and since it bears the lion it may have been worn by a member of the Second Rank. — Hanging, 1662-1722
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Runner made up of two narrow strips of faded, reddish-brown k'ossu (from panels of a robe?). Each end of the strip contains a five-clawed dragon in gold grasping the heavenly jewel. Loosely drawn clouds, bats, Taoist and other symbols. Beneath, the Eternal Sea motif with swastikas and Precious Thing symbols. Colors include blue, green, red, pink, yellow, violet and olive green. Border of black sateen bound with light blue cotton. Lining of thin blue silk. These pieces appear to have been the lower front sections of a court robe. — Chair Cover, 19th century
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One of a set of four wall handings of embroidered deep blue satin. Each has a design of two of the Eight Immortals. Floral sprays and boughs in the ground. Satin and knot stitch in shades of green, blue, peach, pink, red, yellow and tan. Border of gold and salmon-colored brocade with design of symbols and dragon medallions. Former Classification: Textiles - Tapestry — Panel, one of a set of four, 20th century
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Panel, seamed up the center of green satin brocade. Swastika fret diaper in yellow with bats in red. Border of Greek key meander in red and yellow. Lining in orange silk with cloud design. — Panel, c. 1800
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Imperial robe of yellow k'ossu with eight large medallions, each containing a 5-clawed dragon in blue grasping the Heavenly Jewel. Beneath the dragon waves and the sacred mountain, and surrounding trim tight clouds, bats, and swastikas. In the spaces between the medallions embroidered Buddhist and Taoist symbols, bats, and swastikas. Colors in medallions are shades of blue, red, olive green, soft violet, and coral. Colors of the embroidered motifs, worked in satin, laid and outline stitch, are shades of green, red, pink, blue, and brown, mauve and grey. Wide sleeves with band of dark blue k'ossu with Universe design edged with a strip of plain gold k'ossu. Collar of same. Coat slit at sides, and bound around front, bottom, and openings with black satin. Lining of yellow satin damask of medallion design. Inscription in front and at back of neck. Perhaps a woman's coat. K'ossu very firm. — Medallion Robe, Jiaqing period, 1796-1820
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Imperial theratrical robe for a warrior; crimson velvet with panels of imported European brocade. — Theatrical Robe, 1662-1722
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Panel of brocade with a diapered ground enriched with floral motifs. Colors chiefly blue and green, with pink, red, and yellow in the details. A modern copy of a Ming fabric. Lining of gold-colored damask in cloud design. — Panel, 19th century
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Robe of plum black satin of very large size probably designed to wear over other robes for warmth. The robe is in two sections joined at the waist, and has a very full skirt, with short tucks under a broad girdle section which hangs over skirt like a short peplum. Upper body section of robe embroidered with four large 5-clawed dragons in couched gold thread; tight clouds, bats, and Buddhist symbols in shades of blue, green, lavendar and strong violet. Beneath main dragon, front and back, the wave and sacred mountain motif usually appearing in border of robes. The peplum section, which projects into a loose tab at the opening of the robe, embroidered with horizontal dragons in gold,bats, clouds,etc. It is edged with bands of brown and gold floral brocade. The skirt embroidered, back and front with two large horizontal dragons, clouds, bats, and Buddhist emblems. Beneath is sea and earth motif. Above each dragon, three medallions (12 in all) enclosing gold dragons, clouds etc. Extremely long sleeves of corded silk. Cuffs of black, embroidered satin. Neck, front, bottom and side seams edged with bands of the brown and gold brocade. Lining of thin blue silk. — Chaofu Robe, Tao Kuang period, 1821-1850
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Panel of painted, gold thread gauze. The two sections seamed unevenly in the middle apparently from the panels of the robe. Design of four-clawed dragons, bats, clouds and heavenly jewel with Eternal Sea at bottom. Shades of blue, green, rose, yellow, mulberry, violet, orange, and light magenta. Note treatment of the waves, and cf. with kang hsi robes. Border of deep blue cotton bound with light blue brocaded silk. Lining of pale peach cotton. — Panel, 18th century
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Throne Seat Cover, Kangxi period, 1662-1722

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Taoist priest robe of embroidered rust rose satin. On back and shoulders an all-over, loose tendril ground in couched gold threads. On the back conventional Taoist motif, five clawed dragons, bats, cranes, clouds, pagodas in couched gold threads and couched twist in colors. On the front large cranes, bats and clouds. Borders of black satin; collar and front with dragons, bats and clouds; side borders with running lotus and leaf design; bottom border with figures of the Eight Immortals and the Eight Trigrams in couched gold threads, couched twist in colors, satin stitch for faces. Lining of lelmon-yellow silk with medallion pattern. — Taoist Robe, Tao Kuang period, 1821-1850
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Coat of gold K'ossu with design of 100 boys at play in landscape ground. Colors pink, blue, green, red, tan, and grey. Wide sleeves. Lining of tan satin damask of medallion pattern. — Robe, 20th century
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Skirt of lavendar brocaded silk with accordion-pleated side sections which are embroidered, in lower section with rows of bats in sharp blue and green. Bottom of front and back panels embroidered with a seated, five-clawed dragon in gold; phoenix, bats, clouds and Eternal Sea in shades of sharp blue, green, purple and yellow. Main panels and bottom have wide border of bright blue satin emboridered in satin stich with phoenix medallions, long life symbols, bats and flowers in sharp blues, purple, green and red, Bottom corners of panels have bat design in cutwork. Inner border of green satin braid with floral design in blue. Panels lined with cerise silk. — skirt, 19th century
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Temple hanging, framed, of satin applique on satin. The design represents Buddha seated on lotus in a field of floral sprays and clouds. The colors, tan, brown, and blue have taken on a prevailing dark rather rusty tone. The Buddha is shown in the gesture of calling the earth to witness. — Temple Hanging, 1368-1644
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Hanging of light olive-green satin brocade. Five five-clawed dragons in gold one large seated one at upper center; the others prowling at his sides and beneath him. In the field are loosely drawn, straggling clouds and the Heavenly Jewel. Below the eternal sea with deeply rolling waves dotted with loose clouds, and the sacred mountain. Border of yellow silk brocaded in gold with various symbols hard to identify because the gold threads are worn away. Along lower border two rounded-arch patches of the satin have been set in. Lining of thin yellow silk. — Hanging, Kangxi period, 1662-1722
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Emperors sacrificial robe of red. used inceremonies to the sun. The twelve symbols reserved for the emperor's use appear on this robe. Blue green gold rose; purple inthe bats. — Twelve Symbol Robe, 1821-1850
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chartreuse, pleated, seperate panel front and back, embroidered in shades of blue and white. Purple braid trim on panels and hemline. — Skirt, 19th century
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Dragon Robe, 1851-1874

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Rug, palmette design, fringed, 800-900 knots per square inch. Rare silk warp. — Rug, c. 1875-1900
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black silk, floral embroidery in shade of rose, blue and green, blue lining — Mandarin Robe, 19th century
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Square, shaped Collar of embroidered white brocaded silk. The design includes lotus and peony flowers and leaves, Buddhist, Daoist and other symbols, and landscape scenes, all done in the Peking Knot stitch in shades of blue, red, green, pink, yellow, brown, grey and tan. Border of black satin piped with blue. Lining of rose silk with figured ground. Soiled, and lining faded. — Square shaped Collar, 19th century
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Robe of red twilled silk embroidered with eight large medallions containing cranes, butterflies, chrysanthemum and peony sprays in shades of pale blue, green, rose, lavendar, and magenta. Conventional border of straight, slanting stripes; tight clouds; rolling waves with Buddhist symbols, swastikas, branches of coral and emblems of the Eight Precious Things. Colors very crude and strong. Wide deep cuffed sleeves with a band of black silk embroidered with the medallion motifs and finished at lower edge with band of gold and black brocade. Directly below a band of the red silk separates this from the cuff, also of black silk and embroideded with the medallion motif. Collar band of the same, both edged with black and gold brocade. Robe is slit at sides, unlined but faced back with bands of the embroiedred silk. A woman's coat? — Medallion Robe, 19th century
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Actor's(?) robe of red and blue embroidered satin with many hanging tabs, double collar, and long wide sleeves with wavy colored satin bands around lower arm section. Silvered bosses stud robe. Embroidery chiefly satin and couched stitch. Fringed front and back panels. Lining of thin diapered silk in strong pink. — Bride's Robe, 19th century
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One of four wall hangings of embroidered deep blue satin. Each has a design of two of the Eight Immortals. Floral sprays and boughs in the ground. Satin and knot stitch in shades of green, blue, peach, pink, red, yellow, and tan. Border of gold and salmon-color brocade with design of symbols and dragon medallions. Former Classification: Textiles - Tapestry — Panel, one of a set of four, early 20th century
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Imperial robe of pale coral-colored k'ossu with nine 5-clawed dragons in gold. Scattered in ground are loose clouds, bats and the double happiness sign in shades of blue, green, red, pink, violet and strong purple. Conventional border with staight slanting stripes; very tight band of small clouds; rolling waves in which appear Buddhist symbols. Olive green in border. Below border on sleeves a strip of fabric striped horozontally. Cuffs and collar band of dark blue k'ossu with the body motifs. Edging of gold and blue fretwork meander, and band of same directly below border of sleves. At arm holes, a wide band of gold and blue brocade of different pattern. Robe slit at sides, lined with yellow damask and faced on all openings with a band of the blue and gold brocade used for the cuff edging. The double happiness character indicates this robe was worn for a wedding. Dragon's eyes embroidered. Some painting. — Manchu Woman's Formal Court Robe, Daoguang period, 1821-1850
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Imperial 12-symbol robe of yellow twilled silk embroidered, save for the nine 5-clawed dragons (couched gold thread) and certain of the 12 symbols, entriely in shades of blue with touches of white. The ground of the sky area is covered with a swastika fret diaper on which appear sprawling, white-eyed clouds, the 12-symbols, bats carrying swastikas, jui scepters, etc, and good luck characters. Border of unusually narrow slanting wavy stripes topped by a narrow strip of clouds tightly massed, and a double row of billows in which appear the Buddhist symbols and Precious Things. Note the unusual treatment of the wine cups. Robe slit at sides and lined with yellow damask with double jui medallions. Band and cuffs of blue-black satin embroidered in blue and gold. — Dragon Robe, 1851-1861
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Taoist priest robe with couched gold ground embroidered with silk and silk floss in satin stitch and couching. On the back the customary pagoda medallion flanked by the Sun and Moon symbols. In the field, tight, white-eyed clouds, two large dragon medallions, bats carrying various good luck emblems, white cranes, double peaches and Taoist symbols. At the bottom of the field the Heavenly Sea. The front of the robe is adorned at the shoulders with large medallions carrying frontal dragons. Beneathe each medallion is a pagoda resting on a heap of clouds. In the field, tight clouds, bats, cranes and Buddhist symbols. The borders are embroidered in couched silk twist with Buddhist symbols, dragons, carp, Precious Things, clouds and other symbols. The border sections are of fine workmanship and are undoubtedly older that the major portion of the robe itself. — Taoist Robe, Tao Kuang period, 1821-1850
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Imperial 12-symbol robe of yellow satin embroidered with colored silks in satin stitch and with couched gold threads. Nine 5-clawed dragons in a field of tight white-eyed clouds. Crimson bats and good-luck characters, together with the traditional 12 symbols, appear in the field. Deep border of slanting stripes topped by tightly massed groups of clouds and surging waves. In the waves appear heaps of jewels, Precious Things, and branches of coral. The colors are brilliant but not strident. The robe has been re-tailored with narrow, standing collar and plain dark blue satin sleeves. The border band is so applied that most of the 'constellation' is hidden. Lining of medium blue satin, modern buttons. Robe slit at front, back, and sides. — Twelve Symbol Robe, Qianlong period, 1736-1795
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Sleeveless robe of dark blue k'ossu with design of butterflies in shades of blue, yellow, pink, and green. Border of greyed blue k'ossu with butterflies and blossoms set off from body by a strip of blue and gold brocade. Painted details. Lining of thin pink silk. A companion to 42.8.80. — Sleeveless Robe, 19th century
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square of silk brocage, pear design — Panel, 18th century
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Imperial 12-symbol robe of orange gauze embroidered in petit point and satin stitch. Nine 5-clawed dragons in couched gold thread. In a field of sprawling white eyed clouds,the traditional 12 symbols, good luck characters, and bats carrying swastikas and the double peach. Border of slanting stripes topped by a solid band of tight clouds and billows in which appear Buddhist symbols and Precious Things. Black gauze band embroidered in petit point with motifs of the body. Wide cuffs of the same and sleeves of paler orange gauze striped horizontally in blue. Robe slit at sides and lined with medium blue damask of peony design. — Dragon Robe, 1851-1861
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Child's coat of imperial yellow silk embroidered in shades of blue, red, and pink. Eight 5-clawed dragons, bats, and sprawling, tight-headed clouds. Conventional border of slightly wavy short lines; tight clouds; rolling waves in which appear branches of coral. Border entirely in blue and white. Sleeves below border area are plain. Plain upstanding collar, fastening in front. Lining of long-life medallion damask. — Manchu Child's Semiformal Robe, 19th century
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Imperial 12-symbol robe of pale yellow satin embroidered in satin stitch and couched gold threads. Traditional universe design with nine 5-clawed dragons in gold, a field of loose, fragmentary clouds in which appear the 12 symbols, Buddhist symbols, crimson bats carrying branches of coral, jui scepters, and other auspicious emblems and good luck characters. Deep 'hurricane wave' border in which stripes break through the waves, filled with Buddhist symbols, flowers and Precious Things. Border and cuffs of reddish purple satin embroidered in satin stitch and couching with motifs of the body. Yellow satin sleeves. Robe slit at front and sides and lined with coarse yellow silk. The violet and some red colors are aniline. This robe presents an interesting variation of the Heavenly Sea border and harks back to the Yung Cheng period in its treatment. Cf. 42.8.183 and 42.8.11 — Dragon Robe, Tao Kuang period, 1821-1850
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Robe of blue satin embroidered with gold and silver threads couched with colored silks; green,red, blue, black. In the field; tight clouds, bats with the swastika, peonies and Taoist symbols. Conventional border of narrow, straight slanting stripes of alternating gold and sliver threads couched respectively in red and silver. Very narrow band of pinched clouds; shallow area of rolling waves in which appear Buddhist symbols of the Eight Precious Things, all in couched gold and silver threads. In the striped area of the border are large, single peony blossoms. Below border on sleeves a strip of brown satin striped with gold threads couched in red. Cuffs and collar band of black-brown satin embroidered with couched gold and silver threads in body designs. Narrow bound edges of bright blue and gold brocade. This robe has a standing collar above collar band. Robe slit at sides and lined with thin blue silk. Cuffs lined with blue damask in dragon medallion design. Note the sheen of color conveyed by the couching in colored silks. — Dragon Robe, 1909-1911
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Sleevless robe of deep blue satin embroidered in satin stitch with large moth butterflies in shades of blue, pink and yellow. Border of floral medallions in blue, set off from body by a band of multicolored brocade with floral branches, phoenix, butterflies, etc. Some couched, laid and knot stitch. Lining of thin chartreuse yellow silk. Cf 42.8.67 for similar butterfly motif but in k'ossu. — Women's Vest, 19th century
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Large scarf or head shawl; ground woven with diamond-shaped designs in gold, forming diaper pattern. Deep border of small geometrical designs headed by formalized leaf and flower designs in gold. Meagre red fringe. Eight darns in cerise silk. — Large scarf, 19th century
India

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Taoist priest robe of embroidered black satin. All-over tendril background of couched gold threads. Conventional Taoist motives, Buddhist symbols, bats, clouds, etc., in couched gold medallions * are figures of the Eight Immortals, chilin, bear, and various birds in colored satin stitch. On front border are phoenix medallions, white tiger, etc. All borders edged with Greek key meander in couched yellow twist. Lining of yellow satin of dragon medallion design. A magnificent example. *late additions — Daoist priest’s robe (jiangyi), Kangxi Period, 1662-1722
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Throne back cover of imperial yellow k'ossu. In the center of the field a large longevity charater of dark blue, flanked by two five-clawed dragons in gold. Below, the Eternal Sea with symbols of the Eight Precious Things in the waves. In the field above are loosely drawn clouds. Border of fretwork diaper in medium and light blue, with 104 variations in gold of the longevity character. At upper center of border, a round medallion of the yellow k'ossu containing a five-clawed dragon in gold. Exceptionally deep boxed border with five-clawed dragons, clouds, and at front ends, the Eternal Sea motif. Cf. treatment of waves with C.112, 114 and other k'ang Hsi robes. Lining of deep gold-colored satin damask of medallion design. — Throne Back Cover, c. 1800
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Kira, Mensi Mattha; silk striped brocade on silk background; L.101 in., W.49 in. 3 panels, yellow, green, red, white supplementary warp pattern on multicolored stripes; fringed. — Lungserma/I Kapur, 20th century
Bhutan

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from a chair back upholstery; floral design with peacock feathers in peach, reds, green on gray-blue ground; patterned silk — Fragment, 19th century
France

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panel with center seam; multi-colored floral sprigs on cream background — Panel, 18th century
England

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multicolored groups of flowers on vertically striped patterned cream ground; two selvedges — Panel, 18th century
England

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silk kimono and vest; blue and white alternating bands; printed carp design at right angle to bands; yellow lining — (Boy's Kimono), 1868-1912
Unknown Japanese

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embroidered silk, satin — Wedding Skirt and Jacket, 20th century
China

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brown and white stripes — Noh costume (noshime), Date Unknown
Unknown Japanese

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design of floral crests and chrysanthemum and fence design on a salmon ground — Noh costume (nuihaku), 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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A tube with one seam; stripes and geometric pattern in red, green, blue, orange, white. — Tube Skirt, mid 20th century
Myanmar (Burma)

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purple decorated with roundels — Trousers (hakama), Date Unknown
Unknown Japanese

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decorated with hanging cherry blossom and mist on purple ground — Noh costume (chōken), 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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Multicolored, purple, yellow, red horizontal stripes — Saint's Rebozo, early 20th century
Maya

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Plain weave. Possibly warp painted or dyed? Soft shapes of different colors blend together.26" pattern repeat. Plain weave. Possibly warp painted or dyed? Soft shapes of different colors blend together.26" pattern repeat. (gold/blue/green) — Rangoon, 20th century
Larsen Design Studio, New York; Mill: N/E; Producer: Jack Lenor Larsen, Inc.

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Leno brocade. Plain weave ground. Two Fleur de Lis type designs in staggered, alternating rows. 7.50" Pat. rpt. (beige) — Leno Brocade, 20th century
Larsen Design Studio, New York; Producer: Jack Lenor Larsen, Inc.

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Plain weave silk cloth with alternating 1/2" and 1 1/4" pale yellow stripes of puckered warp in between vertical pale orange stripes and thin green lines. Plain weave silk cloth with alternating pale yellow 1/2" and blue 1 1/4" stripes of puckered warp in between vertical yellow and light blue stripes and thin grey lines. Larkspur — Charleston, 1996
Larsen Design Studio, New York; Producer: Jack Lenor Larsen, Inc.

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Ochre, pink, purple striped with section with diamond motifs. — Ceremonial scarf, Date Unknown
Tai

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Background red with blue, white, orange, green patterning. — Ceremonial scarf, Date Unknown
Tai

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checked design with green, tan, white, pink and purple bars and squares — Panel, 21st century
Loon Yar Kyaw

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orange with white ikat-like designs; white line at one side; design terminating in zigzags at opposite side; scattered pink threads in design — Panel, 2003
Nang Mya Oo; Manufacturer: Mya Setkyar

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off-white background with golden pattern of grasses with delicate leaves and arcs — Chōken with tsuyushiba motif, first half 20th century
Unknown Japanese

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dark blue background with golden wavelike motif; embroidered sword guard designs in multiple colors — Noh costume (atsuita), late 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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long turquoise pants with white cuffs; sash at waist — Long trousers for a Noh costume, first half 20th century
Unknown Japanese

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intricate pattern impressed in gold on white at top; golden plants with large leaves and delicate flowers at bottom — Noh costume (surihaku), first half 20th century
Unknown Japanese

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pale peach colored obi with tiny pattern resembling fans made from tightly gathered and tied stitches; ruffles at ends — Obi, 20th century
Unknown Japanese

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green background with gold waving lines and circular cloud or wave motifs with dragon heads — Noh costume jacket (happi), first half 20th century
Unknown Japanese

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brilliant red top with woven argyle pattern; open sides — Red jacket for a Noh costume, first half 20th century
Unknown Japanese

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golden clouds and lightning bolts against dark purple background — Noh costume jacket (happi), first half 20th century
Unknown Japanese

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orange pants with pleated, very wide legs — (Female hakama for priestess), first half 20th century
Unknown Japanese

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off-white tie with abstract black geometric pattern embroidered in black; blue, gray, yellow, and red squares within black patterns — Embroidered Tie, second half 20th century
Yoshida Tōshi

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gold background with colorful embroidered trees, flowers, carriages, bridges — Wedding robe (uchikake) with design of carriages, bridges, pine, maple leaves, and cherry blossoms, 20th century
Unknown Japanese

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brown silk textile constructed of two panel; textile decorated with perforations in the form of lines and crosses; shorter edges are hemmed — Panel, 20th century
Yoruba

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scarf of transparent beige with puckered woven squares in brown and blue, flecked with white; off-white knotted hair-like fringe — Re-Textiles Oshima Mado, 2003
Sudō Reiko; Designer: Nuno Corporation

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hand spun blanket with geometric patterns in purple, rust, gray and pink silk threads; horizontal design with bars, diamonds, triangles and lozenge shapes; lozenge motif has squared-off edges; irregularities in size of some lozenge patterns — Blanket, 20th century
Unknown Thai

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red, green, pink and grey; red and green plaid at ends; central section woven with bands of curvilinear designs and wave shapes; two panels sewn together — Man's longyi, 19th century
Myanmar (Burma)

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striped and ikat-like bands in orange, yellow, green, white, red, purple and blue; blue stitched edging on two sides; red and yellow tassels on braids on two sides — Head scarf, early 20th century
Turkey

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pale yellow with checked design; bright yellow, red, pink, tan and black; black double circle designs; wide band made of seven bands of black dash designs near center — Panel, 21st century
Shwe Sin Tine Family

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dark red plain weave with supplemental horizontal patterns in varying widths in gold, orange, white, blue, green and cerise; long attached twisted fringe in same colors — Shoulder cloth, Date Unknown
Laos

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silk woven in overall pattern of small diamonds bordered in large diamonds in red, gold and black; hand stitched seam in center of 37" vertical stripe section; selvedge at top and bottom — Skirt, 1930
Cambodia

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black silk (?); crimped; long rectangle — Head Veil, 20th century
Syria

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dark blue with lighter blue stripes on half; four bands of embroidered and woven multicolored chain designs; one wider band of geometric and linear multicolored embroidered and woven designs — Head scarf, c. 1985
Miao

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predominately pink; woven in stripes with slight checked effect; some stripes form subtle diamond patterns; predominately pink, white and black at ends — Head scarf, c. 1985
Miao

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blue ground with design of flowering trees, waves and houses — Kimono (furisode) with design of a fishing village in spring, 1st half of the 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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predominately pink; woven in multicolor striped design with some stripes forming subtle diamond patterns — Head scarf, c. 1990s
Miao

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black with magenta wave design; green and metallic gold circles and vertical stripes; blue silk lining inside collar and at shoulder; thin, gauzy fabric — Meisen kimono, first half 20th century
Unknown Japanese

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eleven strands of approximately 1/2" black braids attached to top with tan "binding"; piece of tape at top says "173"; strands all have tassels — False braids, first quarter 20th century
Unknown Anatolian

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tapestry made up of large woven center section with variations on undulating wave pattern; bordered by striped silk on 3 sides and solid black on one side; red, blue pink; beige lining — Luntaya hanging (Ichat), mid 20th century
Luntaya

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red and yellow with blue/purple borders; finely woven with supplementary white diamond shapes; 1-1/2" warp floats near top and bottom edges — Bath mat (or wrap?), early 20th century
Bursa (?)

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finely woven with alternating blue and yellow stripes in various patterns and widths; extremely delicate 2-1/2" pink warp float on each end — Ceremonial bath mat (or wrap?), early 20th century
Bursa (?)

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horizontal rows of soft wavy desings in soft red on cream and tan field; center back strip with vertical line only; bottom edge hemmed — Skirt (Longyi), mid 20th century
Mandalay, Shan(?)

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fine patterned weave of off-white with five bands of Chinese characters in blue on each end; both ends have fringe with knotted ends — Head Scarf, Date Unknown
Miao

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red silk woven in overall pattern of gold and green rows of small dots bordered on both sides by large diamond patterns; end sections are solid red with narrow gold and green stripes — Skirt, 1930
Cambodia

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green silk body with black stripes; strip around hem with geometric pattern in cream, black and green on green — Skirt, first half of 20th century
Lao

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black and green vertical stripes; black waistband; 6" wide embroidered band at bottom; gold, pink, red, purple, blue and cream; pattern stitches rather than cross-stitch — Skirt, 20th century
Lao

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black and blue brocade silk with red border on coarse weave backing; flat embroidery of birds, butterflies and flowers in green, dark pink and yellow; edges highlighted in narrow gold braid — Apron, Date Unknown
Miao

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two-panel silk wrap skirt; plain tan cotton waistband; left sections of each panel heavily embroidered, centering on a depiction of a figure in garden scene framed by ribbon and applique; right sections have bright blue ribbons fanning down tan brocade and ending in loosely attached points with tassels; black and blue lower border; lined in blue silk — Skirt, Date Unknown
Miao

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small plaid pattern in burgundy with blue and cream; selvedges top and bottom — Man's Longyi, mid 20th century
Myanmar (Burma)

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woven red scarf of silk; selvages are purple blending to blue; ends are not identical width with stripes of red, blue, yellow and pink; fringe on both ends — Scarf, c. 1930
Uzbekistan

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long silk ecru garment; underarm and side panels are of one piece forming gusset-like structure; long wide sleeves have small crocheted finish; apparently unfinished--no neck hole — Undershirt, early 20th century
Syria

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silk; two panels, hand sewn together vertically; red with horizontal stripes of various widths, some stripes within stripes, some geometric designs in brown, gold and green; top and bottom hand hemmed; bottom 5 1/2" solid red — Skirt, Date Unknown
Banjara

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silk woven in overall pattern of narrow, green vertical stripes on red with gold accents; hand stitched seam in center of 31" section of 3-4" solid red with 1/2" stripes; selvedges have been hemmed — Skirt, 1930
Cambodia

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off-white; two ends trimmed in knotted pattern and small tassels; seven strips stitched together — Shawl or head wrap, mid 20th century
Uzbekistan

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Handwoven silk shibori cloth with regular pattern of vertical pale brown and orange-red bands of varying width. Handwoven silk shibori cloth with regular pattern of vertical pale brown and orange-red bands of varying width. Cayenne — Silk Shibori, 1992
Larsen Design Studio, New York; Mill: The Thai Silk Co. Ltd.; Producer: Jack Lenor Larsen, Inc.

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Plain handwoven heavy silk dual. Blue, brown & green. Blue/brown Striae — Shan, 1971-1990
Jim Thompson; Mill: The Thai Silk Co. Ltd.; Producer: Jack Lenor Larsen, Inc.

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Silk canvas woven in China. Silk canvas woven in China. Ivory — Tchin Tchin II, 1981
Larsen Design Studio, New York; Producer: Jack Lenor Larsen, Inc.; Mill: China National Textile Corp., China

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Plain tightly handwoven 1/2" vert. Stripes with 1" horiz. Rpt. Peach & green. Flamingo — Shan Broadcloth Linea, 1992
Larsen Design Studio, New York; Mill: The Thai Silk Co. Ltd.; Producer: Jack Lenor Larsen, Inc.

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Horiz. Stripes with pyramids. Vert. Rpt. 19.5"; horiz. Rpt. 18.5". Handwoven Ikat. Pink & mauve hor. Stripes, blue stripes with white pyramids. Vert. Rpt 19". Hor rpt. 19". Ikat, handwoven. Cactus Flower — Pyramids, 1980
Larsen Design Studio, New York; Mill: The Thai Silk Co. Ltd.; Producer: Jack Lenor Larsen, Inc.

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Printed swirls on handwoven fabric. 38" vert. rpt. Handwoven. Printed ecru and mauve swirls on beige ground. 38" vert. Low. RT Selvage uneven. Moonstone — Savanna, 1981
Larsen Design Studio, New York; Mill: Winston Prints; Producer: Jack Lenor Larsen, Inc.

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Star Eyes, 1995

Larsen Design Studio, New York; Producer: Jack Lenor Larsen, Inc.

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Plain handwoven heavy silk dual. Grey. Gunpowder — Shan, 1971-1990
Jim Thompson; Mill: The Thai Silk Co. Ltd.; Producer: Jack Lenor Larsen, Inc.

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geometric embroidery with borders; red, magenta, orange, blue, white, green; self fringe with additional fringe added on each end; heavy fringe — Belt, Date Unknown
Miao

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woven; long, narrow; fringed; 25 different geometric designs banded in narrow blue, pink, white and red linen; fringe is 9-1/4" loose warp; blue, white, orange, red — Belt, Date Unknown
Miao

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predominant center diamond patterns repeated in narrow borders; geometric embroidery in red, orange, green, magenta, blue, white fringe; self fringe with additional fringe added to each end — Belt, Date Unknown
Miao

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sleeveless, bell-shaped garment with dark ink cloud pattern; large applique red sun at center on back above red cord knot; brocade borders at top — (Noh Costume), first half 20th century
Unknown Japanese

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rectangular cloth with tie on one end; dark green background with brocade pattern of flowers in tan, gold, white, and lime green; purple lining — Headdress, first half 20th century
Unknown Japanese

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monk's stole: white on one side with chrysanthemum motif; gold and gray brocade on opposite side with flowers and rabbit motif; four burgundy and gold brocade panels at inner corners of gray side — Noh Costume of a Buddhist Priest's Robe, late 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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white silk with small, ornate patterns in silver foil (?); silver plant motif near bottom — Noh costume (surihaku), 1900s
Unknown Japanese

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red pleated pants with tie at waist — Red trousers for a Noh costume, first half 20th century
Unknown Japanese

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green background with gold and white brocade in vertical waving lines with cloud designs — Noh costume (sobatsugi), first half 20th century
Unknown Japanese

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four spearhead shaped panels joined at the sides by two strands of beads; each panel has a red ground and its own individual design in blue, green, white, yellow, pink and black with two bands of gray bordering — Chinese Woman's Unofficial Wedding Collar, mid to late 19th century
China

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Child's Hat, Miao — Child's Hat, 20th century
Miao

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black silk uppers with green stripe at connection between uppers and sole — Pair of Official "Civil Service" Boots, mid to late 19th century
China

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Child's Hat, Miao — Child's Hat, 20th century
Miao

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woven geometric pattern in red, purple, magenta, turquoise, yellow, black and white — Sash, 20th century
Miao

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Man's Hat, Miao — Man's Hat, 20th century
Miao

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woven geometric pattern in red, magenta, lavender, navy blue, green and orange — Festival sash, 20th century
Miao

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Man's Hat, Miao — Man's Hat, 20th century
Miao

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bag body decorated by three bands of blue, green, white and red geometric flower designs; top of purse is dark blue and looks like an accordion; two pull strings attached to either side of top with carrying string coming from the top — Purse, c. 1880
China

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Panel, China — Panel, Daoguang period, 1821-1850
China

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damask, silver, black and blue; red stripes at either end — Kesroum, early 20th century
Syria

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velvet — Cushion Cover, c. 1950
Syria

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Open sides and long sleeves; ties at neck; white body with red ties, colar and lining; sleeves striped in red, white, pink, yellow, orange and blue — Wedding robe, late 19th-early 20th century
Unknown Korean

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silk padded kimono; brown and white alternating bands, feathered appearance between bands; printed falcon designs with black pole and purple tie repeated throughout — Boy's robe with tethered hawks, 19th-20th century
Unknown Japanese

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with embroidery; same as .1 with slight variations — Woman's Summer Outer Jacket, 19th century
China

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from a chair back upholstery; floral design in pink, peach, green, on beige ground; patterned silk — Fragment, 19th century
France

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black with cream colored embroidered tape and lavender embroidered cuffs; waist tie; metal neck closing — Woman's Summer Outer Jacket, 19th century
China

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four bands top is a plain blue gray, largest central band is rust color with a floral design in blue along bottom edge; bottom two bands are white with a diamond pattern and black — Pair of Leggings for Bound Feet, mid to late 19th century
China

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red body; embroidered toes and front half of foot opening; blue and grey/green band at edge of foot opening — Shoes, pair, 20th century
Miao, Gejia

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Pants from a Complete Child's Outfit, Miao — Pants from a Complete Child's Outfit, 20th century
Miao

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Velvet Ribbon, United States — Velvet Ribbon, 20th century
United States

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Embroidery; hundred antiques design — Robe, 20th century
China

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handwoven geometric pattern in red, brown, magenta, mint, purple, orange and white; supplemental fringe threads added 1 inch from each edge — Sash, 20th century
Miao

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Kimono, Unknown Japanese — Kimono, 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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Pair of Shoes from a Complete Child's Outfit, Miao — Pair of Shoes from a Complete Child's Outfit, 20th century
Miao

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two bands joined, each with a loose tie on either end; organic pattern in purple, white, green, black and fuscia — Hat Belt, 20th century
Miao

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one band with a continuous strin attaching both ends; bird figures on a black field in fusia, white, blue and yellow — Hat Belt, 20th century
Miao

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Hat from a Complete Child's Outfit, Miao — Hat from a Complete Child's Outfit, 20th century
Miao

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Coat from a Complete Child's Outfit, Miao — Coat from a Complete Child's Outfit, 20th century
Miao

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crinkled white silk with 3 vertical bands of red at center and 2 bands of red on each salvage edges — Shirt, 1920-1930
Turkey

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3 panels seamed with embroidery stitches; stripes, green, red, white, orange, black — Sash, 19th century
Syria

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pink and white plaid sheer; 2 panels with lace border, machine hemed — Ceremonial Bed Sheet, 1910
Turkey

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Embroidery on tan brocade, black and blue trim — Woman's Skirt, Date Unknown
China

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red ground with dragon medallions in gold; wave and mountain pattern at hem — Robe for a Statue, 19th century
China

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orange ground with dragon roundel design; embroidered flower and crane design ribbon banding. — Woman's Informal Court Robe, early 20th century
China

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bright pink — Rebozo, 20th century
Mexico

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Two lengths of silk stitched together along selvedge. Yellow silk with large white ogival meanders, polychrome flowers. — Panel, 18th century
Germany

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Man's Kimono, Meiji Period, 1868-1912, green silk with padded sleeves and hem, lined. — Man's Kimono, 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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woman's special occasion robe, blue silk embroidered with floral motifs. — Robe, early 20th century
China

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manchurian crane, counted stiich embroidery on silk gauze — Insignia Badge for a First Rank Officer, late 19th century
China

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Midnight blue with roundel designs, red lining — Scholar's Robe, 20th century
China

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silk, brocade — Sash, 19th-20th century
Miao

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Black velvet with machine embroidery and pendant balls — Curtain Trim, 20th century
United States

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Padded silk damask. Dark blue ground with dragon roundels, button front closures. — Man's Informal Winter Robe, 19th century
China

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woman's non-official semiformal jacket, silk damask, embroidered satin, silk ribbon — Woman's Non-Official Semiformal Jacket, 19th century
China

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Sash, silk. — Sash, 20th century
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Khamar, village headman's shawl; silk; central panel of natural color with side panels of red with black and white stripes; fringe. — Khamar, 20th century
Bhutan

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shiny red-on-red squares; rusty red silk thread contrasted with brown shiny silk, woven together to produce a reversable pattern of 3/4 inch squares — Silk Squared, 20th century
Cowtan & Tout, Inc.

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sheer white; no pattern or lining — Noh costume (mizugoromo), first half 20th century
Unknown Japanese

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long-sleeved under robe of sheer black silk; tiny gold buttons; black metal snaps at cuffs — Under robe, Date Unknown
China

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long-sleeved robe; body of purple sheer silk woven with multicolored plants, flowers, butterflies and insects; black sheer silk trim with similar muticolored weaving; pastel-colored additional trims with floral motifs; off-white cuffs and lining — Robe, Date Unknown
China

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sleeveless robe; body is black with blue and white embroidery of butterflies and flowers; white trim with blue and white floral embroidery; additional trim of blue floral patterning flanked with tan stripes; blue brocade lining — Sleeveless robe, Date Unknown
China

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blue and cream-colored woven silk cord with fringed ends — Festival braided cord (kumihimo), early 20th century
Unknown

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panel with two sections joined in middle; woven lines of green, red, and black alternate sections with geometric designs; fringed tassels on both ends; gray background — Duna cloth, 1950
Nupe

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corte in yellow silk with a roughly sewn seam joining; green lines across top and bottom as well as alternate vertically; green, red and muted brown geometirc embroidered shapes intermixed with green lines — Corte, 20th century
Guatemala

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silk panel; tree in orange silk applique at top center; scattered blue flowers with gold threading that outlines flowers; sections of blue and white striped curving areas at bottom, in center and at top corners — Fragment from a kosode, late 18th-early 19th century
Unknown

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Shinto priest's robe (kariginu), Unknown Japanese — Shinto priest's robe (kariginu), 19th century
Unknown Japanese

G220

Snuff Bottle in shape of tree trunk with carved figure at base and frogs in relief on trunk and on stopper; embroidered silk standard. Spoon missing. — Snuff Bottle, 1875-1925
China

G216

Bed Cover of embroidered black satin. Design of birds and flowers in shades of blue, green, pink, peach. etc. in satin, laid and knot stitch. Good quality Canton work. Tasselled fringe border of black silk twist. Thin white, silk lining. Embroidered silk. — Bed Cover, 19th century
China

G217

Brocaded panel of polychrome design with small groups of figures around a central Buddha; mountains in background. Framed by dark purple and gold brocade, possibly Japanese. Note similarity to Tibetan painting; Tibetan-type altar hanging probably executed by Chinese artisans. Former Classification: Textiles - Tapestry — The monk Hva Shang, early 19th century
China

G212

ten strips sewn together; alternating strips of solid purple and blue and white gingham woven with purple geometric designs including bars, squares, diamonds and arrows; backed with white netting — Woman's wrapper, late 19th century
Yoruba

G240

One of a set of four arm chairs (fauteuil) with flat sheild shaped backs in carved and gilded wood. Top of back decorated with carved oak leaves, garlands, ribbons, acanthus leaves, interlaces and laurel leaves. Legs with twisted grooves. Traces of old labels and cachets of red wax. Upholstery in yellow silk, blue and cream designs of cupids, animals,leaves and draperies. — Fauteuil, one of a set of four, c. 1785
Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené

G314

Gentleman's Coat, cloth of gold brocaded with velvet; on the gold background a pattern of velvet leaves in green, and flowers in rose, blue, mauve, and white; facing of cotton print; lining of cotton print, red with yellow crescents and stars. Brought from Moscow by Wannamaker's buyer in 1917. silk, cotton, and gold. — Woman's Coat, 19th century
Russia

G243

coat, of the general type known as 'Binisch'; white silk ground with broad vertical stripes of purple, thin stripes of red and bands of golden flowers; heavy gold braid ornamentation around neck, down front to waist, and over shoulders; lined with white cotton and edged inside with broad band of rose satin — Coat, 19th century
Morocco

G240