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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Women’s Robe with Designs of Flowers and Melons紫色暗花綢瓜瓞紋褂
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Women’s Robe with Designs of Flowers and Melons紫色暗花綢瓜瓞紋褂

Artist Unknown Chinese Artist
Date19th century
MediumEmbroidered silk
DimensionsOverall: 38 x 52 in. (96.52 x 132.08 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Carolyn L. Hufty in memory of Rear Admiral Malcolm Alexander Hufty
Object number2023.25.7
Collections
DescriptionThis women's robe is made with purple silk, complete with cream colored sleeves embroidered with delicate butterfly and floral designs. The bottom of the robe features a thick, black border with a brocade pattern and two large cloud figures on either side. Continuing up towards the neckline, a third cloud is outlined in pink with a peach sitting in the middle of it.

Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Unknown Chinese Artist
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Unknown Chinese Artist
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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