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Short robe (calf length) in a wine colored silk satin external fabric with light blue lining and trim. The entire coat is padded by hand with wine colored thread that has run on the blue lining (has gotten wet at some time, causing the red to run). Front overlap closing to the right, fastened with 5 self fabric and knotted cord toggle buttons. Has wide sleeves. Borders on the collar, sleeves, and side vents are decorated with light blue silk satin and multi-colored floral motifs and decorated with couched seed beads and faceted jewels in blue, yellow, and clear. Some sequins appear to have been silver and tarnished. Water damage on both shoulders, red stains on collar and external neck facings. Source: _Decoding Dragons_, John Vollmer Dimensions: Length: 41" total, 13.25" side vents; Width: 53" sleeve tip to sleeve tip, 19" underarms, 29.25" at hem, sleeves 9.5" deep

1983.140.001