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Sleeve facing

Chinese
late 19th century
Object Place: China

Medium/Technique Damask embroidered with floss silk and couched gold-wrapped threads
Dimensions Height x width: 24 7/16 x 3 3/4 in. (62 x 9.5 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Louis H. Farlow
Accession Number10.65
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ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionVery pale greenish gray damask, on which is embroidered with French knots and couching, flowers, fruit, a stag, and a crane. Worked with several shades of blue, white, and yellow silk, gold thread, and peacock feathers.
ProvenanceGift of Louis H. Farlow to the MFA March 3, 1910. Transferred from Asiatic Dept. to Textiles.