Court robe (qifu)

ca.1875-90

Chinese

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

Not currently on view

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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