Manchu Woman's Informal Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black and white photograph of a traditional Manchu woman's informal robe. The robe is long-sleeved and falls just above the knees. It has a high collar that folds over. The robe is primarily dark gray with a white floral pattern throughout. A white border with a floral pattern runs along the edges of the robe, with a thicker border on the sides. There are two large panels on either side of the robe with a darker floral pattern. The cuffs of the sleeves have a similar floral pattern to the sides of the robe. The robe appears to be made of a lightweight material and has a subtle sheen to it. The robe has a Mandarin collar. The robe is laid flat on a white background.