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accession number: 1918.560.1.b
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Ceremonial Uniform: Skirt, 1644–1911. China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Satin weave silk with gold metal thread embroidery; supplementary weft; black velvet; metal (brass?); lined in blue silk; overall: 106.1 x 127 cm (41 3/4 x 50 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, General Income Fund, 1918.560.1.b
title: Ceremonial Uniform: Skirt
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creation date: 1644–1911
creation date earliest: 1644
creation date latest: 1911
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culture: China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
technique: satin weave silk with gold metal thread embroidery; supplementary weft; black velvet; metal (brass?); lined in blue silk
department: Chinese Art
collection: China - Qing Dynasty
type: Arms and Armor
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measurements: Overall: 106.1 x 127 cm (41 3/4 x 50 in.)
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CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
title: Korean Pottery, a Few Textiles, and Paintings
opening date: 1921-08-31T00:00:00
Korean Pottery, a Few Textiles, and Paintings. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (August 31-October 3, 1921).
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LEGACY EXHIBITIONS
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PROVENANCE
(Acquired by Langdon Warner in Korea, sold to the Cleveland Museum of Art)
date: late 1916–1918
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The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH
date: 1918-
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