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Manchu Woman's Unofficial Informal Robe

Coat of solid needlepoint with swastika fret dipaer in yellow and white against which are embroidered peonies in three shades of blue. Wide sleeves with wide band of needlepoint bearing pink peonies against a background of blue leaves on a pale pink ground. Above, a band of black satin embroidered with butterflies and peonies in shades of lbue in satin and knot stitch. Collar-band and complete border of same. Coat slit at sides and lined with thin blue silk.

Date
19th century
In our collection
since November the 14th, 2010 up to now
Dimensions
L.54-3/4 x W.51-1/4 in.
Location
Not on View
Medium
Embroidered silk gauze
Price
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Composition
iron82%
zinc18%