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Small triangular kerchief

Chinese
second quarter of 19th century
Object Place: China

Medium/Technique Silk with silk embroidery and knotted fringe
Dimensions 49 x 94 cm (19 5/16 x 37 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Miss Theresa and MIss Elizabeth Blake
Accession Number50.470
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionFor the Western Market. Small triangular kerchief of white silk, embroidered with white silk, and edged on two short sides with knotted white silk fringe, narrow border design on all three sides of slightly curving stems with stylized peony blossoms, design in center back of carnation, berries, and five petalled blossoms.
ProvenanceTransferred from Asiatic Dept. to Textiles.