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Skirt of quilted, stitched white satin, with multicoloured embroidered various flower branches, small birds, a butterfly, two peacocks and a Chinese woman
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Skirt of quilted white satin, padded and decorated with embroidery of colored floss silk and silver thread. The quilting runs almost to the top, showing a diamond pattern filled with rosettes. The colored embroidery pattern consists of three rows of flower branches diminishing upwards. On the front, a larger flower branch between two peacocks; scattered smaller birds and a Chinese woman at the side slit. Center back, a band with a varied pattern. White linen lining.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineRok van gewatteerde, doorgestikte witte satijn, met meerkleurige geborduurde diverse bloemtakken, kleine vogels, een vlinder, twee pauwen en een Chinese vrouw. 1740 - 1760. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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