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Woman's domestic skirt (qun)
Chinese (Han)
Qing dynasty
late 19th century
Object Place: China
Medium/Technique
Silk damask embroidered with silk satin and knot stitch, applied silk ribbon
Dimensions
92.3 x 72.3 cm (36 5/16 x 28 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Estate of Annie B. Coolidge
Accession NumberRES.47.31
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CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionHan woman's domestic pleated skirt (qun) in purple silk damask with woven design of floral roundels, clouds and bats; lower part of skirt embroidered with butterflies and plum blossoms in blues, yellow and white silk satin and knot stitches; pleated panels edges with applied black silk satin ribbon embroidered with flowers and butterflies in blues and white silk satin stitch; white plain-weave cotton waistband; lined with green silk damask.
ProvenanceGift of Estate of Annie B. Coolidge to the MFA June 12, 1947