Silk with textured floral pattern, multicolored silk and gold brocade threads, inside with silk lining, three fabric buttons and loops at the front. China, Republican Period

This blue informal Waitao domestic lady’s jacket shows colorful embroidery decoration standing out prominently against the patterned background. The embroideries depict fruits and floral arrangements. The hems at the lower part, collar and sleeves are featuring a broad, floral band embroidered in lilac, pink and green hues. Light silk bands embroidered with figural scenes, highlighted with gold brocade threads, round off the sleeves.

Shape: Waitao jacket
Dimensions: Total width (measured with stretched out sleeves) 119 cm; maximum length 67 cm
Condition: Worn condition with discoloration and several loose threads; inside lining particularly worn with tears and stains
Provenance: Austrian private collection

民國藍緞五彩佛手瓜花卉對襟女褂
局部褪色脫綫，内裏局部 有水漬
奧地利私人收藏