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Chinese Woman's Unofficial Informal Robe, 19th century, L.39-1/4 in., Cut-silk velvet, China, 19th century, In China, different ethnic groups favored different styles of robes. The ethnic minority Manchu women wore full-length informal gowns with square cuffs, and women of the Han majority wore shorter, loose-fitting robes with wider sleeves like this one. These were generally calf-length garments worn over a standard wraparound skirt. This special-occasion robe features a scattered scheme of peonies and cicada insects in red cut velvet against a gold ground. The cicada symbolized regeneration

Chinese Woman's Unofficial Informal Robe, 19th century, L.39-1/4 in., Cut-silk velvet, China, 19th century, In China, different ethnic groups favored different styles of robes. The ethnic minority Manchu women wore full-length informal gowns with square cuffs, and women of the Han majority wore shorter, loose-fitting robes with wider sleeves like this one. These were generally calf-length garments worn over a standard wraparound skirt. This special-occasion robe features a scattered scheme of peonies and cicada insects in red cut velvet against a gold ground. The cicada symbolized regeneration Stock Photo
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Penta Springs Limited / Alamy Stock Photo

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2T90R6M

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54.8 MB (3.2 MB Compressed download)

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5281 x 3628 px | 44.7 x 30.7 cm | 17.6 x 12.1 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

20 December 2022

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Penta Springs

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This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

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