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Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Altar surround, museum number 9-15483, described as Lined, shaped piece; linen, silk, ink; satin weave, plain weave, satin embroidery stitch, couching, ink tinting; white ground, natural lining, multicolored, gold metallic; 27 by 46 3/4 inches; lined, shaped piece like an upside-down "U" or an arch with square outside corners. White satin embroidered with a beautiful variety of clouds, 2 dragons and 2 medallions. Satin stitch, couching and ink tint on dragon. Multicolored and gold metallic.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Apron, museum number 9-15570, described as Apron shaped garment; silk; sewn, applique, couched, pattern weave; dull gold ground with soft multi colors; pieces and lined garment of dull gold pattern weave, decorated with flower motifs in soft multi colors of applique and/or couched embroidery. Basic rectangular shape has two faced strips attached at one side. Faced loop attached to center of these strips. 23 1/2 in. wide, 16 in. long, 36 in. inside strip.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Baby carrier, museum number 9-23285, described as Ceremonial baby carrier Indigo dyed hemp fabric edged in purple cord made of thread which was wrapped in silver wire to create silver and purple stripes. Main band of horizontal stripe appliqué. Straps finished in appliqué, tassels on strings of beads and bells. Cross stitching and appliqué with ric rac edging and coins on body of carrier.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Bag, museum number 9-15430, described as Bag; silk, gilt paper wrapped yarns, cotton ling; satin, couching and other embroidery stitches; orange ground, multicolored designs; 6 3/4 inch diameter; leaf motives.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Bag, museum number 9-15431, described as Bag; silk, cotton lining, gilt paper wrapped yarns; ground entirely covered with embroidery, plain weave lining, knotted netting, tassels; multicolored; 10 by 5 inches, irregular; butterfly, floral motives.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Bag, museum number 9-15402, described as Padded piece, money bag. Silk, gilt paper? wrapped yarns. Satin weave, embroidered in couching; cord attached. Light red ground, gold, and silver designs. Cloud? motives. 3¼ inches by 4 inches irregular.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Bag, museum number 9-15438, described as Bag; silk, gilt paper wrapped yarns, metal sequins, metal button; satin weave, embroidered, satin weave lining; blue ground, multicolored designs, blue lining; 10 3/8 by 3 inches, oval; human figure motives.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Bag, museum number 9-23391, described as Blue bag with cross stitch and lines of embroidery. Horizontal appliqué at top. Zipper pull and bottom corners decorated with pompoms. Top corners decorated with tassels. Braided yarn shoulder strap. Label attached "CHAOCHEMYOON
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Bags, museum number 9-15426a,b, described as 2 money bags; silk, paper, metal wrapped yarns; satin, embroidered, braid, paper lined; magenta ground, green and gold embroidery; 4 by 3 1/2 inch approximately, floral motives and green tassels.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Band, museum number 9-15189, described as Band. Silk, gilt paper? wrapped yarns. Satin weave, embroidered in couched loops. Black ground, varicolored designs. Floral motives. ¾ inch to 1¾ inch by 12 inches tapered.