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Piece of silk weaving
Chinese (for European market)
1750–1800
Object Place: China
Medium/Technique
Silk figured weaving
Dimensions
108.6 x 28.5 cm (42 3/4 x 11 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the Plymouth Antiquarian Society
Accession Number48.509
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWarp-figured pattern in green and blue silks on ground of white silk plain cloth. Alternating stripes of single flowers and floral sprays in blue, separated by stripes by two shades of green formed of cross-like motifs. Stained, worn, holes. Composed of four fragments. Chinese export for European market.
ProvenanceTransferred from Asiatic Dept. to Textiles.