Two Chinese Lavender and Pink Silk Embroidered Skirts

Lot: 3032

The first, a ladys pale lavender ground silk skirt with front and back panels, embroidered with forbidden stitch depicting peonies and various flowers, the embroidered borders with floral motif and ribbon detailing, lined with blue silk the second, a tightly pleated pink ground skirt, with finely embroidered front and back panels depicting birds and flowers.
Longest: Length 42 1/2 inches (107.9 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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