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Woman's surcoat (magua)
Chinese
Qing dynasty
1890 to 1910
Object Place: China
Medium/Technique
Silk gauze embroidered with silk,
Dimensions
99.5 x 131.7 cm (39 3/16 x 51 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of M.M. Greer
Accession Number64.2194
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWoman's surcoat (magua) of dark blue silk gauze trimmed around neck, front and lower edge with black satin edged in ribbon of silk and gold-wrapped thread with floral repeat in light green and light blue silk; sleeve turnbacks of light green plain-weave silk with open work floral and butterfly pattern; back of sleeves have cranes, flowers and butterflies embroidery in polychrome silk; center front opening with black silk knot button and loop closure.
ProvenanceGift from M. M. Greer to the MFA, December 9, 1964