Lot Essay
Two of the fragments are inscribed with inventory numbers and bare the printed label: Manchester City Art Gallery, 1913
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Details
An embroidered panel of aubergine satin
worked in Peking Knot and satin stitch with figures by a lake surrounded by blossoming peony and cherry trees in an ornamental landscape, 19th century, possibly a chair cover--55cm x 80cm; and a collection of embroidered appliqué fragments for robes, variously worked in silks and metal threads, some with paper mounts
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worked in Peking Knot and satin stitch with figures by a lake surrounded by blossoming peony and cherry trees in an ornamental landscape, 19th century, possibly a chair cover--55cm x 80cm; and a collection of embroidered appliqué fragments for robes, variously worked in silks and metal threads, some with paper mounts
See Illustration
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