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Skirt

Place of OriginChina

DateQing Dynasty (1644-1912)

Dimensions48 in. (121.9 cm)

MediumSilk Han damask, silk embroidery using satin, peking and laid couch stitches.

ClassificationTextiles and Fiber

Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey

Object number

1912.1004

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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.