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Woman's Wedding Coat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is of a short, red, women's wedding coat. The coat has short sleeves and a round neckline. The coat's body is red with a floral pattern featuring white flowers, blue and green leaves, and gold accents. A large, gold design is centered on the chest. The bottom section of the coat features a gold and black diagonal striped pattern. Three small, rectangular designs are positioned at the bottom of the coat. The coat is displayed on a white background.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 429 px
Museum record:
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