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Image Not Available for Chinese Sleevebands - Multi-coloured Embroidery on Ivory Damask Silk
Chinese Sleevebands - Multi-coloured Embroidery on Ivory Damask Silk
Image Not Available for Chinese Sleevebands - Multi-coloured Embroidery on Ivory Damask Silk

Chinese Sleevebands - Multi-coloured Embroidery on Ivory Damask Silk

Owner (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
Date19th Century
Object NameSleevebands
Mediumsilk, silk thread and metal thread
ClassificationsTextiles
DimensionsComponent 1: 9.3 x 75cm
Component 2: 9.1 x 75.7cm
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS089681
About MeThe patterns on the damask silk used to make these sleevebands looks like clouds.

The embroidered decoration comprises flowers, leaves and butterflies.

There is a scrolling border in couched metallic thread.
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