Blouse of ivory silk satin with bold black, varying, wavelength stripes; round neckline features two wraps of gathered fabric that button at each side and create a draped mock turtleneck; long sleeves are cut in one at the yoke; bodice is pleated and gathered into the front seam at yoke; center-front bodice has a box pleat with a concealed button closure at the left side of the pleat; three pleats on each side facing out; center-back has a box pleat with bodice gathered into the yoke at sides; long, full sleeves are gathered into 1 1/4" cuffs that have a single button closure; shoulder pads; hits below hip. Made in China.
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.
a) Folding fan of bone with carved, open-work abstract designs mounted with long peacock feathers; mid-portion of feathers is white and hand-painted in red, green, blue and metallic floral design with exotic pheasants; Chinese flowers; handle has hand-knotted tassel with bead. b) Folding case of purple silk velvet backed with ecru silk damask in a leaf pattern; ribbon ties to close; 23" x 4 1/2" folded.
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.
Fan of a circular wooden frame with sheer pink silk embroidered with Chinese pine trees and cranes; wooden frame and handle is enameled in black; pink tassel with Chinese knot at base handle.
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.
Shawl of off-white silk with vined floral embroidery with roses, birds and butterflies in satin stitch; smaller flowers and leaves in center with larger designs in each corner; hand-knotted net trim with fringe tassels; square shape.
Blue tribute silk of royal blue silk damask with large Chinese character (Wan Shou) in a medallion; the wan shou character is a combination of the swastika and shou character meaning long life, ten thousand fold.
Textile panel of silk brocade with off-white-gold ground with key fret pattern with a woven pattern of serpentine stem with pomegranate, peach, citron, flowers and leaves in green, orange, grey-blue, maroon, white and purple.
Textile panel of white silk crepe with a woven design of men riding animals, weeping willow trees, mountains, clouds, sun, flying birds, pagoda and architecture; plain weave
Mat of piled wool in a taupe color with blues and browns; center square of dark indigo with a medium blue border and a center motif of a butterfly in shades of taupe and beige with light blue eyes and medium blue tendrils; mat is small and of square shape with four plant motifs in blues surrounding the central square; fringe on two ends.
Doily of white grass linen with dark blue needle point design; rectangular band of petite point design around the rectangular doily; center has a petite point design; edges have embroidered blue triangles that create a zig-zag pattern trim.
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.
a) Nightgown of ecru silk damask in a grapevine pattern; sleeveless with deep-V neckline at front and back with pipe trim; shoulders tie at top in a bow; bust darts; front neckline is trimmed in pulled-work creating an open-mesh; surrounding the mesh, flowers are created by embroidering a fine outline with some small stitching for details; belt loops at sides; slim, easy silhouette; full-length. b) Sash tie belt of same silk damask.
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.
Textile panel of black silk with a combination of weaves including leno weave; round medallions of key fret pattern with a background of cloud symbol; plain weave on leno weave ground.
Young woman's skirt ensemble of of blue silk damask with design of lines and 3 1/4" medallions of a combination of Shou and swastika motif: a) Kimono style top has Mandarin collar edged with a band of floral brocaded satin; frogs and Chinese knot fasteners at side of wrap-close top; long sleeves trimmed in brocaded satin; crescent shaped hem hits at hip. Skirt of self-silk damask with pale blue cotton waistband with button closure at side; reverse box pleat at center-front and center-back is framed by other facing pleats; lower mid-length.
Armrest cushion of woven beige/taupe silk ground with cool grey, lilac, bright red, brown, peach, ecru, and black silk embroidery in floral and lotus motif set in a central square with a blocked outer square; hexagonal shape with 9" sides.
Table scarf of orange silk embroidered in satin stitch in multi-colored silks in sprigs of flowers, female phoenix, moon (white), sun (dark orange) amid cloud motifs; central design is framed by a black braided cord outside of which, features different flowers in each corner; backed on chartreuse green silk.
Civil Rank Badge of silk and couched metallic threads w/ 9th rank Paradise Flycatcher surrounded by Buddhist emblems; background of couched gold threads; seed stitch or Peking knot embroidery in the design; front; worn by a male.
Baby's kimono-style coat of yellow, silk satin brocade with blue satin trim around neckline and opening; brocade design of dragon medallions and flower pots; long sleeves with horse hoof cuffs trimmed in same blue satin; fasteners of Chinese knotted loops and brass pierced buttons; lined in cotton.
Textile panel of purple satin with embroidered potted flowers in a rectangular vase of multi-colored silk in a Chinese knot stitch or seed stitch with couched thread outline; backed on blue linen.
Bookmark of white silk with an embroidered pine tree branch; golden brown branch with turquoise pine needles; ends have long soft fringe; back has Chinese characters on it.
Short jacket of tan silk damask patterned with floral motif and swastika; accented with embroidery of sprays of flowers including roses and lotus blossoms, and potted flower medallions at center-front and back, and on shoulders; round neckline is trimmed in brocade ribbon; short, kimono sleeves are trimmed in brocade ribbon and finished with ecru satin damask embroidered sleeve bands with female figures in a garden scene at the edge of a courtyard; Chinese knot closures at center-front of black satin cord; side slits and hem are finished with brocade ribbon; embroidery in blues, greens, pinks, golds and white; brocade ribbon in purple, blue, green and ecru.
Pair of Armrest Cushions of imperial yellow silk satin heavily embroidered with multi-colored silks of peony, lotus, endless knot, bat, swastika, and butterfly framed in consecutive squares of dark blue satin stitch; hexagonal shape; slit opening along seam; no fill.
Skirt of ecru silk embroidered with flowers, lotus, butterflies, 8 Buddhist symbols, Taoist Immortals in satin stitch and Peking knot stitch; center-front and center-back panels are finished in appliqué trim, embroidery, and black satin banded borders; panels are heavily embroidered at lower portion at 9
Fabric yardage of pale green silk satin brocade with intricate design of architecture in a garden scene with swans and trees; design motifs are in green, pink and white.
Skirt of yellow silk satin with trim of black satin, ribbon appliqué, and embroidered borders; embroidery of flowers and butterflies in blues, black, and white with copper metallic threads; center-front and center-back panels are heavily embroidered at lower portion at 8
Fan of white silk hand-painted with a scene of a small village with figures and trees and a snow capped mountain volcano in background; irregularly shaped fan is trimmed in a thin olive green band; small handle of enameled black wood with tiny ecru silk tassel at base.
Table cover of corded dark blue-purple silk brocade with metallic gold design, and gold lace trim; design of filigree, floral, cloud motif in a small scale, delicate all-over pattern; backed on dark blue-purple silk satin.
Fan of a circular wooden frame with white silk embroidered with flowers and branch; maybe peony flower; embroidered branch with leaves, flower and bud; frame and handle is enameled in black; off-white tassel with Chinese knot at base; flower is white with dark red accents.
Children's boots of red satin embroidered with flowers in satin stitch in blues and white; black pipe satin trim; platform soles are off-white in color and are 1" height and made of layered paper with a finish layer of white leather; toes are squared; lined.
Apron of hand-woven and hand-spun blue plaid wool with dark orange waistband and trimmed in Chinese knots with fringe; panel flap at front of black fabric with top panel of white cotton with colorful cross stitch framed between 2 small cone shaped panels with satin stitch embroidered butterfly and flowers; red embroidered band hangs from each cone at sides; apron is open at back and ties at waistband with ties of woven plaid wool; back opening is trimmed with black fabric with multi-colored embroidery of foliage and fruit in chain stitch; below-knee length.
Textile Panel of woven orange silk satin ground framed in olive silk damask with band trim of beige damask; four 5-clawed imperial dragons with flaming pearl, clouds and emblems over wave designs; main colors of brown, red, pink, blue, and white; backed on beige cotton (or linen).
Civil Rank Badge of silk and couched metallic threads w/ 5th rank Silver Pheasant (appliqued) surrounded by Buddhist emblems; border of bats and Shou character; front jacket badge; worn by a male.
Civil Rank Badge of silk and couched metallic threads w/ an appliqued 5th rank Silver Pheasant on tan gauze of couched metallic threads detailed with red couching; brown silk background with blue satin stitched leaf pattern outlined in gold couched thread; bamboo tree on left of bird and pine tree on right; border of dragons facing round shou symbol with vine tendrils; backed on blue silk; worn by a female; front badge.
Shawl of off-white silk with an embroidered vined flower and bird motif; a large rose in two opposing corners with curving stems, flowers and leaves; square shape with trim of hand-knotted net finished with tassels.
Slippers of turquoise blue silk with embroidered dragon and bright red fireball; dragon is embroidered in lilac with metallic thread accent; slip-on style with pink silk lining and black velour at heel; sole of black leather; left and right designation.
Textile panel of intricate woven silk in gold, copper and blue ground has an intricate diamond and key fret pattern with oval and medallions with two dragons, flowers and perched bird.
Textiles bands of ecru silk satin with multi-colored embroidery of female figures outdoors with garden, gazebo, pine tree, bird, butterfly and other outdoor architecture; main colors are violet, blues, peach, taupe, purple and greens.
Textile fragment of couched brown cord with satin stitch embroidery of elongated leaves in green silk with sparse colors of rust and yellow worsted yarns; backed on natural fabric.
Woman's coat of couched gold metallic threads with embroidered female figures, foliage, fruit, and flowers; Chinese female figure on front is standing on the head of a dragon emerging out of mountains; woman appears to be holding a scroll; side wrap closure with tie at side of violet silk and single hook and eye at yoke (hook missing); floral embroidered, red silk panel at same side as opening; banded around the neckline with dark blue silk with a geometrical pattern and spade-like pattern in red, gold, and aqua; bound edges; open at lower sides; fully lined in ecru cotton with brown star flower and dot pattern.
Child's Stomacher of off-white woven silk with multi-color silk cross stitch embroidery; edges bound in black satin; two black Chinese frogs at top for buttoning the stomacher to the garment beneath; rounded body with attached band panel with snap closure to go around waist; the design features 2 peacocks (representing good) perched on flowering branches with other geometrical and floral designs; Chinese character in center means good fortune; pocket on seam at center; backed on white cotton.
Trim for neckline of a robe of white silk with black satin edge and multi-colored embroidery in satin stitch, chain stitch, and couched metallic threads; embroidered designs of figures, landscapes with architecture, and trees; two pieces combined are exterior facings surrounding the neckline and extending to the side opening; third "L" shaped piece is trim (from record: possibly from hem).
Pair of Sleeve Bands of red silk with embroidered Confucian emblems in satin stitch and Peking knot stitch of blues and white silk with outline of couched metallic threads; metallic threads are couched with red silk; sleeve bands are in mirror image of each other.
Dragon Robe of blue silk with ecru, browns, and greens and metallic threads; Robe has a round neckline with a side wrap closure with button and loop closures; slit at center front and back for ease of horse travel; long sleeves with horse-hoof cuffs (Manchu tradition); lined in a soft blue silk.
Textile panel of black silk with a leno weave in key fret pattern; back side is rust colored; lacquered silk; lacquered silk was used for summer garments by men and women in Shanghai.
Table scarf of old brocaded yellow satin heavily embroidered with colorful silks in a satin stitch; center medallion is 11" in diameter with a large pink, red and orange-yellow peony at the very center surrounded by green leaves, pink and blue peonies and swastikas; the rest of the panel is covered by flowers, stems and leaves predominantly in blue with a few pinky-red peonies; lined with yellow cotton.
Textile roundel of black silk satin richly embroidered with crane in center surrounded by butterflies and flowers; satin stitch; Nobel woman's embroidery for a robe worn to wed with symbols; crane is in the circular.
Civil Rank Badge of silk and couched metallic threads w/ 9th rank Paradise Flycatcher with bats embroidered on the background and Buddhist emblems; front; border of black silk w/blue trim (probably reworked); worn by a female.
Theatrical mask of carved wood with painted eyes, lips, and hair in red, black, grey, and white on a beige skin ground; eye holes and nostril holes; holds on sides for string; red cord.
Textile panel of purple satin with embroidered potted flowers in a bulbous vase of multi-colored silk in a Chinese knot stitch or seed stitch with couched thread outline; backed on blue linen.
Textile panel of embroidered silk in a very fine Peking knot stitch; appliqued border of yellow satin; framed in a border of black silk with yellow damask trim; embroidery of potted flowers surrounded by emblems.
Doily of white grass linen with needle point, rectangular band of navy blue Shou character alternating with a clover shape; Doily is rectangular in shape with embroidered zig-zag trim.
Lounge-wear ensemble of ivory silk satin with embroidery: a) Tunic of ivory satin with embroidered with flowers, dragon medallions and Taoist and/or Buddhist emblems; standing band collar; wide, three-quarter length sleeves trimmed in brocade ribbon and black satin embroidered with flowers and emblems in rust, gold and ivory; tunic has trim of black satin with same embroidery; round knot and loop fasteners at center-front. b) Pants of ivory satin with same embroidery and hem trim of embroidered black satin; drawstring waistband; ankle-length or full-length.
Wall Hanging of K'o-ssu or Kesi tapestry of woven silk and metallic threads showing two men playing a game with rackets with a branch with flowers at the top; trimmed with a band of black cotton. From Wikipedia: "K'ossu" means "cut silk", a name that comes from the appearance of cut threads created by the use of color in the pictorial designs typical of the style (often copies of famous paintings). Unlike continuous weft brocade, in k'ossu each color area was woven from a separate bobbin, making the style both technically demanding and time-consuming.
Embroidered Applique of a dragon in rust, browns, dark reds, and olive green silk in a knot stitch outlined in couched gold metallic threads; dragon is a unique configuration; embroidered on paper.
Textile panel of gold silk with colorful embroidery of Chinese flowers and butterflies; trimmed with a border of heavily embroidered deep blue floral design; unfinished.
Civil Rank Badge with a 2th rank Golden Pheasant with wound metallic thread background and emblems of the Eight Immortals; swastika trim; front; worn by a male.
Civil Rank Badge with a 9th rank Paradise Flycatcher with wound metallic thread background and emblems of the Eight Immortals; swastika trim; front badge; worn by a male.
Civil Rank Badge with a 6th rank Egret with wound metallic thread background and emblems of the Eight Immortals; swastika trim; back badge; worn by a male.
Civil Rank Badge with a 6th rank Egret with with wound metallic thread background and emblems of the Eight Immortals; swastika trim; front badge; worn by a male.
Child's kimono style jacket of pink rayon damask in a widely spaced design of small leaves; stand-up collar and opening are cut in one and of dark blue silk satin; fasteners of Chinese knotted loops and round brass buttons; lined in pink rayon.
Dress of red and white silk cotton jacquard; red ground with red and white woven floral and Chinese character motifs; Chinese band collar; asymmetrical side closure with concealed snaps and decorative floral fastener; side zip closure; short, cap-like sleeves; fitted silhouette with princess seams; knee-length with side slits.
Two Civil Rank Badges (front and back) with 8th rank Quail; bright blues, greens, and golden yellow silk with gold thread vine background; bats and Buddhist symbols; two squares are sewn together; worn by a male.
Folding fan of open-work carved wood sticks mounted with peacock feathers; feathers are painted on the mid-section with Chinese figures surrounded by flowers in pink, blue and yellow with green vines with leaves; finished at the handle with a Chinese knot and tassels of pink and green silk.
Wall hanging of royal blue silk satin with couched metallic threads anchored with red silk in design of large 5-clawed imperial dragon with an all-over pattern combined with emblems; Shou; bat; flowers; border of 1 1/4" width of white satin embroidered with colorful silks in floral design with swastikas and gold couched threads; backed on white cotton.
Wall hanging woven brocaded silk in the "Hundred Babies" design to symbolize fertility; rows of figures with trees, cranes, and horned deer in various color schemes are bordered at the top and bottom with designs of dragons and phoenix in a yin-yang form implying "greatest happiness" and other emblems; silk ground of grayish green silk satin; backed on yellow silk.
Handbag of pale green silk crepe embroidered in beige silk; embroidery of a garden with a gazebo and two figures preparing for tea. one figure is kneeling on a round mat with tiny eyelet pulled work; bag is trimmed in wound pink yarn; drawstring closure at top; Chinese knots with tassel at sides; bag is lined in ivory silk.
Sleeve band of white satin with colorful embroidery of landscape and architecture scenery with human figures and animals; black stitched outline; multi-colored silk embroidery with metallic gold threads couched with red silk.
Table Scarf of beige silk satin embroidered with various landscape scenes with Chinese figures, a wide variety of animals, chicken, horse, trees, flowers and architecture in natural shades of blue, green, violet, black, and lilac silk floss, and metallic threads; unique embroidery is sewn on a woven linen back; edges are trimmed in brocaded ribbon and finished with black band.
Textile Panel of sheer, delicate leno weave silk with a pictoral design in a needle point; multi-colored silks with 3 framed designs with other designs in between; flowers, various insects (cricket, dragonfly, praying mantis, beetle, and butterfly), branches, trees, potted flowers; pale aqua edge on one side; unique design; looks like a sleeve band.
Embroidered Applique of natural dyed silks in ecru, reds, pinks, greens, and blues of a branch of flowers, fruits, and leaves with a bird perched on the branch; the branch is of couched metallic thread; the silk embroidery is mainly in a satin stitch with shading; appliqued on paper.
Folding fan of flat wooden sticks intricately carved with open-work shapes (simple figures); white silk ribbon is threaded through sticks to hold them together; yellow and orange tassels with white beads at handle; metal bar at handle base is broken.
Man's Kimono coat of navy blue silk damask with medallions with Chinese symbols within; trimmed along all the edges with a band of embroidered ecru silk with colorful embroidered motifs including floral, bat, and bird; sleeve ends have a band with silk and metallic thread embroidery with pictoral scenes. From record: The style and color indicate that this was worn by a male scholar of lower status than officials, as scholars were not as wealthy as officials.
Pair of sleeve bands of ecru silk damask of patterned diamonds and emblems with colorful embroidery of figures, trees, scenic architecture, and flowers in satin stitch, Peking knot stitch, and couched metallic threads.