Coat, woman's

Description

Woman's navy blue silk coat embroidered with coloured silks in different stitches and showing a design of bold floral motifs and butterflies: China, c. 1890 - 1900

Museum reference

A.1979.462

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Coat, woman's

Production information

China, East Asia

Date

c. 1890 - 1900

Materials

Silk

Physical description

Navy blue silk embroidered with coloured silks and gold thread

Associations

Previous owner: Christie, Dugald, Dr, 1855 - 1936
Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China, East Asia

Exhibitions

• Precious Cargo