Two Chinese Silk Embroidered Apron Skirts
Auction Date: February 18, 2022
Estimate: Estimate: 400 - 600
Sold for: $1,140
Lot: 2025
The first is a tightly pleated red ground two-part skirt with finely embroidered foliated borders, partially lined by green silk the second is a red ground skirt with front and back panels elaborately embroidered using couched gilt threads depicting elegant ladies in a garden, lined with light blue silk fabric and lamb fur trim.
Length of the longest 36 inches (91.44 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.
The Associations mission is to share the 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: Soiled, faded and discoloration.