Two Manchu Lady Silk Embroidered Vests
Auction Date: November 12, 2021
Estimate: Estimate: 1000 - 1500
Sold for: $9,000
Lot: 3027
The first, a finely tailored, cut with right side opening long vest, embroidered in the dark blue ground with blue and white satin stitches, displaying flower baskets containing flower branches the second, a right side opening midnight ground vest, finely embroidered in colorful threads depicting peonies, butterflies and fruiting branches, the collar and side vents bordered with embroidered gold thread decorative bands and ribbons.
Longest: Length 56 5/8 inches (143.8 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.