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Hearst Museum object titled Cloth sample, accession number 9-18898b, no description available.
Hearst Museum object titled Cloth sample, accession number 9-18898a, no description available.
Hearst Museum object titled Cloth textile, accession number 9-13536a,b, described as Textile Strips. Dark blue silk plain weave ground, each embroidered with archaic design of five flower and bat emblems in oranges and yellows, surrounded by blue flowering vines. Border of fourteen straight rows of gold thread. Brocaded blue and gold tape added later. Hem lining of blue silk. b iis stamped "Made in China". L. 65 cm W. 12 cm each a) China, att. b) China Background: silk, plain weave. Pattern area: untwisted silk, gold wrapped silk thread, satin stitch, couching Supplementary: silk, gold wrapped silk, brocade Possibly hem borders of a man's robe. Late 18th c. or early 19th c. Symbolism: Red bat - joy; Sacred fungus - immortality, goodness; Chrysanthemums - steadfastness, autumn Mary V. Hays; S.F., Ca. (personal contact) Williams; Outlines of Chinese Symbolism, pp. 25, 60-61, 293
Hearst Museum object titled Cloth textile, accession number 9-17537a,b, described as Sashes two(2) green, patterned silk sashes. There are brown and yellow stains on both sashes. Length: 7.3 cm, width; 2.8 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Cloth textile, accession number 9-13513a,b, described as Textile Strips; ivory colored silk satin, embroidered in pastels and gold with Mandarin ducks, golden pheasant, butterflies, flowers, pond. Geometric meander and flowering vine border. Hems glued later. a, b are mirror images. L. 58 cm. W. 18.5 cm each. China att.; Peking area att. Background: silk; satin weave Pattern area: untwisted silk, gold wrapped silk; satin stitch, couching, stem stitch, Chinese knot. Possibly covers for elbow cushions. Late 19th c. or early 20th c. Symbolism: Mandarin duck - (pair), conjugal fidelity; Golden pheasant - beauty, good fortune, symbol of second grade official; Butterfly - joy, summer; Lotus - summer; Plum blossom - long life, winter; Peony - riches, honor, love, spring; Bamboo - longevity Mary V. Hays; S.F., Ca (personal contact). Williams; Outlines of Chinese Symbolism, pp. 24, 42, 120, 220-222, 282, 284, 296-297
Hearst Museum object titled Cloth textile, accession number 9-17682a,b, described as Tapestry sample: silk, blue background w/ floral & butterfly motif in peach, white, green & grey. Slit tapestry technique, approximately 40 ends per inch, white warp, blue silk floss weft. No damage, very fine. China attr. A) faded, 30.4 cm by 23.8 cm, B) 28.1 cm by 23.9 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Cloth textile, accession number 9-17678a,b, described as Embroidery: pair of patterned silk bands embellished w/ symmetrical vase & flower motifs in various colors; overall designs w/ peonies, crysanthemums & plum blossoms plus scrolls & brushes. Chinese inscription on end of each. Silk, silk floss; predominantly satin stitch w/ French nots & couching w/ gold paper-wrapped thread. China unspec. Probably mandarin robe sleeve bands. A). 46.7 cm by 8.9 cm., B) 47 cm by 8.5 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Cloth textile, accession number 9-13512a-c, described as Textile Fragments. Strips of white silk gauze, entirely filled with embroidery. Multicolored geometric diaper ground, with scattered flowers in vases, birds, shellfish (?). Black and red satin borders, and pink linings on a and c added later. Some deterioration and cutting along edges. a) L. 39 cm. W. 11 cm. b) L. 37 cm. W 11 cm. c) L. 39 cm. W. 12 cm China att. Background: silk; gauze weave. Pattern area: untwisted silk, natural dyes; counted thread stitches. Supplementary: silk; satin weave, plain weave. Original use unknown. Latter adapted as part of a garment (wedding skirt?), in conjunction with fragment #13511. 18th c. or early 19th c. Mary V. Hays; S.F., Ca (personal contact). Williams; Outlines of Chinese Symbolism, pp. 100-102
Hearst Museum object titled Cloth textile, accession number 9-5942a,b, described as doll; "Burkhawali"; standing veiled woman; cloth construction; a) doll: woman w/pink tunic, lavender trousers, jewelry; (b) white outer garment w/netting veil
Hearst Museum object titled Fabric, accession number 9-23399a, described as Appliqued fabric. Batik and appliqué square. Black fabric with batik and red appliqué diamond patterns. Red and white border applique.

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