Skirt
Date: Qing Dynasty (1644-1912)
Dimensions:
48 in. (121.9 cm)
Medium: Silk Han damask, silk embroidery using satin, peking and laid couch stitches.
Place of Origin: China
Classification: Textiles and Fiber
Credit Line: Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number: 1912.1004
DescriptionRed Han damask skirt embroidered with blue, white, green, and metallic stitches. Center panel motifs are appliqué. Embroidery panel and hemline is trimmed with 6/1 (possibly 7/1) black satin applied on the bias with a satin stitch embroidered black silk insert.
Interior is lined with blue silk only where the panel and slit are on the front and back. Waistband is a natural cotton plain weave material with a loop at each end for wearing. Skirt has knife pleating that has been stitched in place. The motifs include peonies, plum blossoms, bats and butterflies.
Interior is lined with blue silk only where the panel and slit are on the front and back. Waistband is a natural cotton plain weave material with a loop at each end for wearing. Skirt has knife pleating that has been stitched in place. The motifs include peonies, plum blossoms, bats and butterflies.
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