gown BM-As1905-0518.60

Period:Unknown Production date:1905 (circa?)
Materials:silk, cotton, copper alloy,
Technique:brocaded, plain weave, braided,

Dimensions:Length: 143 centimetres Width: 185 centimetres (across arms)

Description:
A woman’s gown; with long sleeves. Made from brown brocaded silk cloth with the Chinese longevity/immortality symbol, ‘shou’ worked in horizontal lines using gold-colour metal-wrapped thread. Symbol surrounded by five gourd motifs; cloud patterns inbetween. Left front overlaps right; fastened under right armhole with brass domed button and mid-blue braided loop. Sleeves long; slightly tapered. Gown lined with blue tabby cotton cloth; unevenly dyed. Tear in back panel.
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