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Culture:Chinese
Title:mandarin skirt
Date Made:1910-1915
Type:Clothing
Materials:textile: silk, glazed linen, metallic thread
Place Made:China
Measurements:part A: 42 (left) and 40 (right) x 29 1/4 (top) and 32 3/4 (bottom) in.; part B: 41 3/4 (left) and 40 1/2 (right) x 28 1/2 in. (top) and 33 (bottom)
Accession Number:  HD 2000.1.1
Credit Line:Gift of the estate of Pearl Veerhault, Eastbourne, England
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
Two similar skirt panels, each in three parts. Left panel embroidered in silk and gold thread, weft brocaded ribbon shaped and applique and piping. Center panel embroidered, ribbon applique and pleated (permanent pleating or stitched down pleating. Ground gauze weave (outline pattern). Right panel, minor embroidery. Unpleated waistband with knotted button and loop fastening. Minor discoloration in waistband. Left panel has some staining. Overall condition, very good.

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