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Object Number 992-7-60/15226
Display Title Embroidered silk textile
Descriptions
Object Description Silk embroidered textile. Light blue background, orange and peach flowers + bats w/ green in satin stitch = "forbidden stitch". White and blue ribbon inner border. Black woven enter border with blue and white flowers. Green open weave backing stamped with "Made in China"
Inventory Description Embroidery, decorative panel, peace and floral design on light blue, blue border
Classification
  • Embroidery
Department Ethnographic
Date Late 19th century-Early 20th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / China
Additional Geographic Terms Asia, eastern
Dimensions Overall: 54 x 29 cm (21 1/4 x 11 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 992-7-60/15226; Made in China; 23; #13#/ ##
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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