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Object Number
992-7-60/15223
Display Title
Silk embroidery
Descriptions
Object Description
Round, silk embroidery. Blue satin stitch lotus and gold couched decorative elements on black background within a gold border. Green backing. "Made in China" stamped in back.
Inventory Description
Embroidery, circular piece, blue and white floral design, gold dragons, gold bor
Classification
- Embroidery
Department
Ethnographic
Date
Late 19th century-Early 20th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
China
Additional Geographic Terms
Asia, eastern
Materials
Silk, Dye, Thread, Metal thread
Dimensions
Overall: 45 x 45 cm (17 11/16 x 17 11/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
992-7-60/15223; Made in China; 23
Provenance
Collector
Hope M. Morse
(ca 1950-1971 - 6/14/1992)
Donor
Hope M. Morse
(ca 1950-1971 - 6/14/1992)
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