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Measurements

Length 56cm. Circumference at the lower edge 108cm.

Place of Origin

Asia,Hong Kong,

Historical Period/Date

20th Century (1930-1969 Mid)

Registration Number

2025-002

Donated/Purchased

Donated

Techniques

Couching,Metal Thread Embroidery,Silk Embroidery,Surface Stitchery,

Objects

Costume,Jackets,

Physical Description

Unlined black silk embroidered jacket from Hong Kong. Jacket has mandarin collar. Closure consists of five sets of loops, two of which are on the collar. A pair of narrow floating 'ties' are attached under the bust. Large asymmetric flower design on back of jacket. No shoulder seams. The construction is from two pieces of fabric plus the collar. Has side seam and one back seam. The mandarin collar has a facing. The embroidery is worked in soft shades of pale blue, apricot, lavender and greens. Stitches include long and short, satin, stem, couching and Chinese knots. The embroidery was done prior to construction.

History

Family piece inherited by the donor