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Jacket - Artifacts

Description
Man's robe or Jacket Dark blue satin silk opens in the front, no collar, large square sleeves, Around the neck, down the front, the hem, the side slits and the sleeves is band of white satin embroidered with silk in satin stitch. Motifs include green, blue, beige, orange, and white pheasants, peacocks, bamboo, plum blossoms, orchids, rocks, and butterflies. The edges are bound with black satin and takes shape of collar at neck. Around edge of band is machine woven white, purple and green ribbon with Lu character and floral designs motifs. the jacket is closed with brass ball button At the neck line is corresponding loop. Further down two satin ties with braid trim are attached to each side of the front opening. The jacket is fully lined with turquoise light weight silk which is deteriorating in places. The seams are coming apart under left arm.
Object ID
1996.023.011