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Accession Number 1970.21.6.e Title embroidered trim fragment Category Textileworking Tools & Equipment Object Type fragment, textile Date Made 1880-1920 Place Made Asia: China Culture East Asian Cultural Region East Asian Gender and Age not applicable Materials and Techniques woven, satin Measurements overall: 29.5 x 4 cm Description

Narrow strip of white silk satin cut on the bias, embroidered with stylized floral designs in dark, medium and light blue, light and dark green , and deep, medium and light pink silk, and couched gold threads.…

Narrow strip of white silk satin cut on the bias, embroidered with stylized floral designs in dark, medium and light blue, light and dark green , and deep, medium and light pink silk, and couched gold threads. Fragment features a seam through embroidery; one long edge folded over, the others left raw.

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