Skirt of ivory-beige silk with Leno pattern weave with embroidered design at lower portion in blues and white with touches of green, orange, golden yellow, and couched metallic copper threads in in design of iris, butterfly, and flowers; center-front and center-back panels are blocked in black silk and embroidered flowers; wrap-style closure with loops at waistband; 10" wide waistband of muslin; sides are pleated with black band trim and tiny embroidery.
Pair of sleeve bands of white silk satin with embroidered landscapes with human figures and architectural details, fence, boat, bamboo tree, pine tree, lotus, bird, moon, tea kettle, fan in satin stitch; appears to be a black ink border.
Kimono robe of light-medium blue patterned silk damask (maybe Leno) with black silk trim; very wide sleeve opening; appliqué border; Chinese knot buttons; concealed inner patch pocket.
Pillow cover of pale green satin embroidered with birds and vines with flowers and bamboo in pastel shades of purple, peach, magenta, olive and pale pink.
Textile panel of woven silk and metallic threads in K'o-ssu tapestry weave with a warrior riding on a horse with a spear and another figure with his arms raised appearing to cheer him on; mountain landscape; flower at the top; colors of medium blue, green, peach, and grey; panel is trimmed with a band of black cotton. The word Kesi translates to "cut silk" as the separate areas of color are woven into the warp with separate bobbins of thread. This hand-weaving technique requires a great deal of precision and patience. The final piece is lightweight and if done with skill has the same finish on both sides. Most of these Kesi Tapestries are of pictorial scenes, some are copies of paintings, which are first brush sketched onto the warp threads then woven. More information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%27o-ssu
Fan of white silk with colorful embroidery of birds perched on twigs with floral motifs; black enameled, circular wood frame with handle of same; two tassels at bottom with Chinese knot; embroidery is done in a satin stitch and is exactly the same on both sides.
Dragon Robe from the late Qing (Ch'ing) Dynasty of blue silk with browns, ecru, green, and black symbols and designs; nine 5 clawed dragons with bats, waves, clouds, gourds, conch shells, swastikas, fish, and other symbols of luck and fortune; round neckline; robe has been altered to have a center-front closure; button and loop closures with all buttons missing; slit at front and back; lined in different silks.
Textile panel of silk brocade in blue, pink, olive and green ornate floral pattern on ecru ground; conventional design of rosettes, conventional leaves and scrolling motif.