Three Chinese Silk Embroidered Apron Skirts

Lot: 3033

The first is a multi-color pleated partial skirt, the borders and panels finely embroider with figures in various leisure pursuing activities the second is a partial skirt with colorful multiple slender stripes, each embroidered with floral decoration, two side panels finely embroidered in gilt-wrapped threads to depict front facing dragon amongst cloud above Lishui waves and soaring mountain against bright red ground and the third is a light brown skirt with two finely embroidered butterflies among flowers, panels, unlined.
Longest: Length 38 inches (96.5 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.
Condition: All with wear and stains, one ripped.

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