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Silk pillow. Object is round, flat on top and bottom, with a thick, straight edge. Red silk covers a paper structure, holding a sawdust filling. A triangular silk label is attached to the top centre, light in colour with black embroidery in Chinese characters.
Silk pillow. Object is round, flat on top and bottom, with a thick, straight edge. Decaying red silk covers a paper structure holding a sawdust filling. A triangular silk label is attached to the top centre, light in colour with black embroidery in Chinese characters.
Women's robe. Black garment is long with an A-line shape through torso toward hem. Garment is open at front, with high slits in the skirt on both sides. It closes by a fabric string that wraps around a fabric ball located on the collar. Collar is made of several patches of fabric sewn together, including one patch with light blue pin stripping. Sleeves are wide, and increase in width toward the cuffs, which are sewn closed but for a small opening at top for the hands. Opening is protected from tearing by reinforced stitching below hole, as are the arm holes.
Strong cordage made from thirteen embroidery strips that are twisted together and knotted at both ends. Red-brown dyed cotton fibre and "S" twist.
The Elizabeth Cole Butler Collection.
Museum Purchase: Funds provided by bequest of Elizabeth Cole Butler by exchange.
Museum Purchase: Funds provided by bequest of Elizabeth Cole Butler by exchange.
The Elizabeth Cole Butler Collection.
The Elizabeth Cole Butler Collection.
The Elizabeth Cole Butler Collection.