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Two Chinese Silk Embroidered Apron Skirts

Auction Date: November 12, 2021

Estimate: $500 - 700

Sold for: $2,700









Lot: 3030

Late 19th to early 20th century.
The first, an embroidered silk skirt, the front and back panels with satin stitched flowers and butterflies against a bright red ground, attached altered waistband the second, a multi colored skirt, sew pleated, decorated with narrow horizontal banners and ruyi head pendants, the side panels and borders embroidered with floral and butterfly motif, lined with blue silk.
Length: 38 inches (97 cm).
Provenance: Sale of items to benefit the Monterey History and Art Association. This non-profitassociation has been a guiding force in preservingMontereys history since the founding of the association in 1931. Guarding Montereys precious historic assets and the preservation and presentation of its historical heritage for future enjoyment has been made possible by citizens who care and give generously of their time and resources.

The Associations mission is to sharethe histories and the diverse legacies of people, stories, and places that continue to shape Monterey. It possesses extensive collections of furnishings, paintings, photographs, costumes, books, manuscripts, and other artifacts focused on Monterey and California.


Auction Date: November 12, 2021


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