Doll Robe Item Number: Edz1407 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Robe made from one piece of black satin, lined with red cotton. Open at sides and front with a narrow white collar. Two larger medallions at the chest and centre back as well as six smaller on the arms bottom back and bottom front, all with the same crane design embroidered in satin stitch with gold couching around head and eye. Two red cord ties attached at chest.
History Of Use
Worn by a doll, probably representing a court official. The crane with outspread wings and uplifted foot was embroidered on the robes of civil officials of the fourth rank.
Iconographic Meaning
Crane is a symbol of longevity and embodies immortal power.
Item History
- Made in China
- Collected between 1927 and 1940
- Owned by Richard Brown
- Owned by Charles Walker and Aileen P. Walker before January 9, 1985
- Received from Aileen P. Walker (Donor) and Charles Walker (Donor) on January 9, 1985
What
- Name
- Doll Robe
- Identification Number
- Edz1407
- Type of Item
- robe
- Material
- cotton fibre, silk fibre and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- embroidered and stitched
- Overall
- height 24.6 cm, width 35.1 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Richard Brown, Charles Walker and Aileen P. Walker
- Received from
- Aileen P. Walker (Donor) and Charles Walker (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Collection Date
- between 1927 and 1940
- Ownership Date
- before January 9, 1985
- Acquisition Date
- on January 9, 1985
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 86
- Accession Number
- 1012/0035