A Chinese semi-formal winter robe of blue silk woven in kossu in coloured silks and gilt threads, with roundels of butterflies and flowers framing the Shou symbol, over a sea-wave border, lined with ivory silk, interlined and trimmed with fur, 2nd half of 19th century (alterations); a Chinese apron skirt of ivory silk embroidered in shades of blue silk with flowers, and black trimming; and embroidered trimmings, 19th century