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1997

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Robe (China)

This is a Robe. It is dated 1875–1899 and we acquired it in 1997. Its medium is silk? and its technique is embroidered on gauze weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Fong Chow. It is credited Gift of Fong Chow in memory of Jean Mailey.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 139.7 x 116.8 cm (55 x 46 in.)

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Robe (China); silk?; H x W: 139.7 x 116.8 cm (55 x 46 in.); Gift of Fong Chow in memory of Jean Mailey; 1996-109-1

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