Han Chinese Woman’s Informal Three-Quarter-Length Coat (ao) with Design of Flowers and Butterflies

Culture: Chinese
Dynasty: Qing dynasty, 1644–1911
Date: late 19th century
Material: Silk damask, applied embroidered satin borders, satin stitch, French knot, gold foil wrapped thread embroidery
made in: China, Asia
Classification: Costume & clothing, textiles
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: Not on view
Dimensions: length: 40 in. (101.6 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Jane K. Pelton
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 79:1979

1927 - 1979
Jane K. Pelton (1897–1992), St. Louis, MO [1]

1979 -
Saint Louis Art Museum, given by Jane K. Pelton
[2]

Notes:
[1] According to the SLAM Accession Record for this object, the donor stated that this robe was purchased in Beijing, China in November 1927 [SLAM document files].

[2] Minutes of the Acquisitions Committee of the Board of Trustees, Saint Louis Art Museum, June 13, 1979.

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