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Skirt

Skirt, pleated, of ivory silk brocaded with swastika and gourd design, Front and back panels decorated at bottom with an applique design, embroidered in loop(?) stitch showing figures of women in a flowery landscape. Shades of pink, yellow, green and blue. Main panels, and lower area of pleats, have an elaborate applied border consisting of a wide strip of blue satin and two narrow inner strips of braid, one yellow and one brocaded blue silk. Outer edges of panel, and edges of pleats have a narrow strip of dark blue satin edging the border proper. The main blue satin border embroidered at the bottom with various emblems in colores and couched threads. Lining of thin blue silk.

Date
19th century
In our collection
since September the 24th, 2017 up to now
Dimensions
L.35-1/2 in.
Location
Not on View
Medium
silk
Price
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Composition
atium5%
cadmium50%
iron36%
oxygen3%
zinc3%
copper3%