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Woman's skirt

early 20th century
Object PlaceChina
Medium/TechniqueSilk satin damask, brocaded ribbon, and fringe, embroidered with metallic threads
DimensionsCenter back: 99.1 cm (39 in.)
Credit LineGift of Ruth Oliver Jolliffe
Accession number2003.664
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenancePurchased in Singapore, 1976-77; Gift to the MFA, September 17, 2003
Dress
about 1700
Sewing case
second half of the 18th century
Textile fragment
early 18th century
Muff
about 1680–90
Woman's purse
early 20th century
Emile Pingat
about 1885
Restricted
A.D. 1000–1476
Panel
early 18th century
Rococo-style panel
mid-18th century
Length of fabric
late 17th century