Robe
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
Silk, cotton and metal
Measurements
1140 mm (Length)
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Smallhythe Place, Kent
NT 1118811
Summary
Embroidered Chinese robe. Blue silk satin with multi-coloured floss silk embroidery with peonies and butterflies. Metallic thread and silk braid around opening and hem. Blue silk lining. Turn back cuffs with orange/pink embroidered satin. Gilt circular buttons (European?). Coat belonged to Ellen Terry and was presented by Percival Small.
Provenance
belonged to Ellen Terry and presented by Percival Small