Theatrical Costume, "Palace Robe" for the Role of an Imperial Consort
Theatrical Costume, "Palace Robe" for the Role of an Imperial Consort
Date19th century
Mediumsilk satin and damask weaves, silk embroidery including couched gold and silver-wrapped threads, applied metal discs and silk tassels
Dimensionsoverall: 52 × 81 in. (132.1 × 205.7 cm)
width from cuff to cuff: 81 in. (205.7 cm)
length from collar to hem: 52 in. (132.1 cm)
lenght from shoulder to underarm: 15 in. (38.1 cm)
length from underarm to hem: 36 in. (91.4 cm)
length of sleeve at cuff: 20 in. (50.8 cm)
Reversible
ClassificationTEXTILES
Credit LineSBMA, Gift of Helen Jahnke from the Collection of Fyle Edberg and Paul Foote
Object number2015.34.1
Subject(s)
- performance
- flowers
- figure
- boys
- girls
- dragon
- animal
- bird
- insect
- musical instrument
- mythology
- bat
- men
Collection
- Asian
Sub-Collection(s)
- Chinese
- Textile
On View
On view
China
19th-early 20th century
