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CoverEdz1230

Large white cover with embroidery. The cover is made from three cotton strips sewn together horizontally. The upper strip has five embroidered segments: two butterfly motifs, two squares with tree and floral motifs, one centre roundel with peach blossom and phoenix motifs. The centre strip has three roundels with phoenix, floral and fruit motifs separated by small vase, coin and floral motifs. The lower strip has four roundels with lotus, vase, phoenix, lion, fish, floral and fruit motifs, separated by small basket motifs. The ends are hemmed, the top edge is selvedge, the bottom edge has a facing strip. The back is unlined.

Culture
Chinese
Material
cotton fibre and indigo dye
Made in
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ValanceEdz1229

Large white cover with embroidered roundels. The cover is made from three narrow pieces sewn together. The horizontal edges are hemmed with zigzag stitch, vertical edges are selvedge. Along one selvedge edge are four large roundels. The first has fish, lotus and butterfly motifs. The second has three figures, cloud and lotus motifs. The third has 2 figures, lotus and floral motifs. The last has a phoenix motif.

Culture
Chinese
Material
cotton fibre and indigo dye
Made in
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CoverEdz1228

Large white cover with light blue embroidery. Round the outside edges is a rinceau floral border and a larger motif, repeated six times, of a dragon gate and two carp with pondweed in mouths, decorated with trellis and curl diaper pattern. In the corners is a triangular motif in each corner with a swastika, lotus and curl pattern.

Culture
Chinese
Material
cotton fibre, indigo dye and flax fibre
Made in
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CoverEdz1227

Large white cover with dark blue cross-stitch embroidery. The cover is made from three long pieces sewn together. There are medium and large roundels, triangular corner pieces and large designs covering the overall surface. The motifs represented include butterfly, fruit, vase, floral, bird, dragon and swastika. The ends of the cover are hemmed, the sides are selvage. The back is unlined.

Culture
Chinese
Material
indigo dye and cotton fibre
Made in
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CoverEdz1293

Rectangular, brocade, cover of cream fabric and indigo detailing. The design consists of a centre motif of lotus, plum, peach and other flowers, surrounded by phoenix, pomegranate, peach, stylized flowers, leaves, sprigs and nine swastikas. Rinceau border on three sides with butterfly, pomegranates, lotus blossoms, flowers, leaves, branches. The narrow edges are hemmed while the other two are selvage.

Culture
Chinese
Material
cotton fibre and indigo dye
Made in
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ValanceEdz1292

Long, rectangular valance of beige fabric with indigo embroidery. The design consists of five medallions. The centre medallion has two birds on lotus and floral surroundings. On either side are vases with flowers and swords with ribbons. On the far right and left are two birds and blossoms. On the both upper corners is a butterfly; in lower corners is a floral spray. The bottom border alternates stylized flowers and pomegranates. The valance is hemmed on three sides with triple cicada pattern; selvage on upper edge.

Culture
Chinese
Material
cotton fibre and indigo dye
Made in
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ValanceEdz1287

Plain cloth with blue embroidery. Five motifs, one in center of magnolia atop stylized landform with flowers, sprigs. Two motifs on either side of center are symmetrical, circular motifs of flowering plants on landform, butterfly and bat flanking center motif. Two motifs on either end of vase with geometric cloud and leaf designs, contains two flowering branches, buds, leaves. Two butterflies, one at each corner. Bottom hemmed with zig-zag and flower embroidery.

Culture
Chinese
Material
cotton fibre and indigo dye
Made in
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ValanceEdz1286

White valance with blue-black embroidery; two selvage sides; ends, hemmed. Three large floral motifs separated by eight smaller floral and butterfly designs. Centre container: flower, sprigs, beads, basket, scroll near base. Basket at right: butterfly at top and base, geometric flowers. Basket at left: flower branches, butterfly at top, ribbons and beads at base. Small motif at lower right of centre has pine branch and bird. Other small motifs: flowers, branches, butterflies. Nine motifs in border enclosed in fret pattern; motifs are: butterfly, book, flower, scroll.

Culture
Chinese
Material
cotton fibre and indigo dye
Made in
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ValanceEdz1285

Rectangular, brocade valance of cream fabric with black design; lower edge has tassels. The design consists of three stylized lions separated by stylized flowers and leaf sprays. Central lion has floral design on body, feathery head and tail. Lion on left, lacks one foreleg and has spider on its body. Lion on right, lacks outline at rear and appears to merge into a leaf design with large insect. Large leaf at left has a butterfly on it. Floral motifs separating lions are circular with scalloped edges, pointed leaves radiating, trailing thorny branches. Upper edge is unfinished, both sides narrowly hemmed.

Culture
Chinese
Material
cotton fibre and indigo dye
Made in
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ValanceEdz1274

Blue embroidered blue valance. Three vases on stands, each holds different flowering branch. Have central animal design, borders at shoulders and base. Central vase holds two branches of blossom, sprig, leaves. Vase on left has cicada design. Holds two branches of blossom, leaves, buds. Vase on right has central butterfly design and holds two branches of blossom, buds, leaves, bird between. Four alternating designs from left: bird on simple stem plant; larger bird on mulberry bush; fish, water plants, waves; two small birds on mulberry bush. Solid blue order on all three sides, inner blue border of tape. Top selvedge.

Culture
Chinese
Material
indigo dye and cotton fibre
Made in
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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