1929
Fabric sample
Moss green silk satin square with large embroidered gold dragon; 20” x 19”; accession fabric tag notes as a pillow cover; however no evidence of seaming; two edges show residue (glue) and one has relatively large holes 1.5”-2” spacing (nail holes?); one selvedge edge & three raw edges; good condition, deep creases
Ming-dynasty records mention dragon medallion robes for the use of members of the imperial family, and Ming emperors often wore them in official portraits.
Provenance:
Auerbach, Beatrice Fox Hartford, CT.
Construction Label:
embroidered
1970T 1929.1311
Moss green silk satin square with large embroidered gold dragon; 20” x 19”; accession fabric tag notes as a pillow cover; however no evidence of seaming; two edges show residue (glue) and one has relatively large holes 1.5”-2” spacing (nail holes?); one selvedge edge & three raw edges; good condition, deep creases
Ming-dynasty records mention dragon medallion robes for the use of members of the imperial family, and Ming emperors often wore them in official portraits.
Provenance:
Auerbach, Beatrice Fox Hartford, CT.
Construction Label:
embroidered
1970T 1929.1311