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Court robe (qifu)

Court robe (qifu)

ca.1875-90

Silk satin and gold thread with embroidery (satin stitch, outline, stem, split stitch, couching)
84 in. (213.4 cm)
L.: 52 in.
Gift of Mrs. Reginald H. Parsons and Mr. Reginald Bemis Parsons
42.7
location
Now on view at the Asian Art Museum

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Patterns of Fiber: Textiles from the Seattle Art Museum Collection", December 18, 1980 - March 1, 1981 (12/18/1980 - 03/01/1981)
Published ReferencesClysdale, Heather Colburn, The International Chinese Snuff Bottle Society, "Journal", Autumn 2008, pg. 6

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