Unknown Chinese

Chinese

Untitled, Chinese Artifacts 60-75
circa 1851

Embroidery on Silk
39.25 x 19.75 x 1 in.
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sweet
1990.71

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This object has the following keywords:

• Chinese silk - Lightweight silk of plain weave.
• cream
• dark blue
• embroidery - Refers to works characterized by a pattern or design executed in stitches using thread or fine wire. The designs are typically executed on textiles, but leather, paper, or another media may also be used; the designs may be intended to be framed, or to decorate apparel, bed linens, furniture coverings, pillows, altar cloths, ceremonial hangings, or other items.
• floral
• gold
• landscape
• leaves
• light blue

This object was included in the following exhibitions:

• Common Threads: History of Fiber Arts , 9/6/2016 - 12/10/2016