Chinese Two Pieces Silk Embroidered Dress Suite
Auction Date: February 18, 2022
Sold for: $216
Lot: 2024
The top is constructed and altered from an original Chinese teal blue ground silk embroidered rectangular panel, the front and back embroidered in colorful threads and satin stitches, depicting lady companies by a child and a deer amongst blooming flowers and garden rocks, the panel bordered by black ground floral trims, the sleeves made from half translucent light blue chiffon silk material. The skirt is altered from similar Chinese silk material, the lower section decorated with blossoming flowers and ducks and birds, terminated with black ground floral hem.
Length of the top: 33 1/2 inches (85.09 cm) length of skirt: 35 inches (88.9 cm).
Sale of items to benefit the Monterey History and Art Association. This non-profit association has been a guiding force in preserving Montereys 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.
Condition: Age related discoloration, fading and soil.