Iridescent purple damask skirt with pleats and embroidery. Across the top is a wide pink cotton waistband with two loops. The purple damask is woven containing a cloud motif and the Eight Immortal symbols. On the edges of the skirt is a black border with a second border of floral motif on cream ground. On the pleats is a black border, some with an added floral trim. On the front and back panels are appliqué phoenix, bat, peony, vase, coin, fan and sword motifs in pink, red, gold, green and blue. The inside is lined with blue silk.

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• Type of Item skirt
• Culture Chinese
• Material silk fibre, dye, cotton fibre
• Measurements height 96.0 cm, width 115.0 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Katharine Willmott, M. Joy Willmott
• Received from M. Joy Willmott

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• Made in Sichuan

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• Collection Date between 1922 and 1952
• Ownership Date before June 22, 1986
• Acquisition Date on June 22, 1986

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition poor
• Accession Number 1144/0014 a-b