Pleated Summer Skirt

Historical period(s)
Qing dynasty to Modern period, 1875-1925
Medium
Silk with silk embroidery floss, gold thread, ribbon, and applique
Dimensions
H x W: 96.5 x 79 cm (38 x 31 1/8 in)
Geography
China
Credit Line
Gift of Elizabeth G. Robb
Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Accession Number
S1990.1
On View Location
Currently not on view
Classification(s)
Costume and Textile
Type

Skirt

Keywords
China, Modern period (1912 - present), Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911)
Provenance
Provenance research underway.
Published References
  • Zhongguo meishu guanji [Encyclopedia of Chinese Arts]. vol. 7, Beijing. .
  • Wang Kanzai. Huangchao guanfu zhi [Headdresses and Clothing in the Imperial Court]. .
  • Verity Wilson. Chinese Dress. Far Eastern Series London. .
  • Chen Daming. Qingdai Taiwan minjian ceshou [The Folk Embroidery of the Qing Dynasty in Taiwan]., 1989. .
  • Looking at Patronage: Recent Acquisitions of Asian Art. Exh. cat. San Francisco. .
Collection Area(s)
Chinese Art
Web Resources
Google Cultural Institute
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