Theatrical woman's robe

Actor's robe, imitating a priest robe, made up of pieces of satin in shades of blue, pink, and pale lavendar, and embroidered with butterflies, flower sprays, and good luck characters in gold and colored silk threads. Cuffs and shaped border of white satin embroidered with similar designs at sides; an inner border of red satin embroidered with bats, good luck characters and Taoist symbols. In center back a shaped medallion containing the appliqued figure of a god surrounded by floral sprays. Satin, stem, laid, and outline stitch. Lining of coarse pink cotton. Inscription in center back (lining).