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Image Not Available for Chinese Sleevebands - Embroidery on Sky Blue Silk
Chinese Sleevebands - Embroidery on Sky Blue Silk
Image Not Available for Chinese Sleevebands - Embroidery on Sky Blue Silk

Chinese Sleevebands - Embroidery on Sky Blue Silk

Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
Date19th Century
Object NameSleevebands
Mediumsilk, silk thread and metal thread
ClassificationsTextiles
Dimensions79.5 x 8.8cm
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS089746
About MeThese blue sleevebands were probably unpicked from a garment.

The silk is decorated with woven geometric patterns.

The embroidered decoration comprises a garden, flowers, fences, figures, and clouds outlined with metal threads.
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