A Manchu Ladys Purple Ground Informal Robe Qipao

Lot: 3025

Finely tailored with right side opening, standing collar, and layered sleeves, the green, black borders, and ivory sleeve bands embroidered with butterflies and various flowering sprigs, gilt sphere buttons.
Length 56 1/2 inches (143.5 cm).
Provenance: Sale of items to benefit the Monterey History and Art Association. This non-profitassociation has been a guiding force in preservingMontereys history since the founding of the association in 1931. Guarding Montereys precious historic assets and the preservation and presentation of its historical heritage for future enjoyment has been made possible by citizens who care and give generously of their time and resources.

The Associations mission is to sharethe histories and the diverse legacies of people, stories, and places that continue to shape Monterey. It possesses extensive collections of furnishings, paintings, photographs, costumes, books, manuscripts, and other artifacts focused on Monterey and California.

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