Robe
Item number N1.66 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Red robe with a round neck, long wide sleeves and side opening with brass frog closures. On the front, back and sleeves are orchid, butterfly and blossom? motifs. Around the neck, sides and bottom is a border of embroidered blue floral, vase and bat motifs on cream ground, edged with black trim. The inside lining is yellow damask silk containing floral and swastika motifs.
Cultural Context
worn by a man of high social standing or a high ranking official or a noble. it is an informal gown.
Item History
- Made in China
- Collected between 1900 and 1905
- Owned by Bernulf Clegg and Edith Clegg
- Owned by E. Beatrix Caple, Mrs. Noel Lewin, Diana Regester, Mrs. Ralph Brown, Mrs. Mark Slater and Gillian Harker before October 1962
- Received from Mrs. Ralph Brown (Donor), Gillian Harker (Donor), Mrs. Mark Slater (Donor), E. Beatrix Caple (Donor), Mrs. Noel Lewin (Donor) and Diana Regester (Donor) during October 1962
What
- Name
- Robe
- Identification Number
- N1.66
- Type of Item
- robe
- Material
- silk fibre, metal and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- dyed, woven, appliqued and embroidered
- Overall
- height 139.0 cm, width 171.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Bernulf Clegg, Edith Clegg, E. Beatrix Caple, Mrs. Noel Lewin, Diana Regester, Mrs. Ralph Brown, Mrs. Mark Slater and Gillian Harker
- Received from
- Mrs. Ralph Brown (Donor), Gillian Harker (Donor), Mrs. Mark Slater (Donor), E. Beatrix Caple (Donor), Mrs. Noel Lewin (Donor) and Diana Regester (Donor)
When
- Collection Date
- between 1900 and 1905
- Ownership Date
- before October 1962
- Acquisition Date
- during October 1962
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0085/0048
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