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Hearst Museum object titled Apron, accession number 9-21306, described as Shaman’s apron. Eighteen gores of patterned silk flaring from 3 to 3.5 cm width at the waistline to between 7.5 and 9.8 cm width at the bottom are arranged in a color scheme of yellow, cobalt blue, apricot, lemon green, scarlet, hunter green, gold, burnt Sienna; the same sequence repeated; and eggshell white and peach. The seams are covered with 1.6 cm wide strips of cobalt blue satin. They end 4.2 to 5.2 cm above the bottom of the apron. The last 14 cm changing into 7.5 cm of black satin with chevron decorations above and at the end. The cobalt blue satin tips are always off the seam to the right. The chevrons at the upper and lower ends of the black strip are formed of a 0.8 cm wide, woven silk (?) tape with white, sea green and maize zones, their order in the upper application reversed in the lower one. Black bars with more or less faded red dots run through all three zones. The 1.5 cm-wide silk tape above the final chevron has a running floral pattern between 2 thin light blue lines. On the white ground, the color scheme of the pattern is apple green and shades of blue, also red. Below the seam tapes, the gores are connected only with basting stitches. The narrow hem was done last. A 9.5 to 10 cm-high waistband of ochre silk is run through with a red and gold rayon (?) tie. Both waist and hemline slightly rounded. Width of apron at bottom: 153 cm; at waistline: 61.5 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Blouse, accession number 9-11128, described as blouse, woman's; cotton, appliqued satin, tin discs; 53.5 cm length; 62 cm width
Hearst Museum object titled Bodice, accession number 7-7279, described as bodice (1898) - weighted silk, pale yellow/greenish, long sleeves set into bodice with 'perky' ruffle on shoulder. Satin makes "v" in front, edged with rows of silk ribbon (cream center and black selvages). ribbon over shoulder in double v around shoulder blade. Ruffle over shoulder and hem and flounce edged with same. Embroidered net filling in v in neck line . Stand up collar with band of grey/blue tape just above collarbone embellished with metallic and beaded decoration, turquoise beads. Collar fastens in back with hooks and eyes, bodice in front. Striped satin ribbon (x3) same as small ribbon 4 stripes in black. Rosette on PL side, larger cockade in center back. Series of laces in side on right and left in front in eyelets. Boning in front and back. hooks to hook bodice to skirt missing. Waistband expanded by 2" each side
Hearst Museum object titled Coat, accession number 9-16606, described as coat/long jacket. Magenta silk damask of medallion and geometric design. White silk band embroidered with silk and gold wrapped thread inapplique curvilinear forms around neck and shoulder, sleeves, side slits and hem areas. Woven silk bands in repetitive design applique parallel to white band. Coat opens at center front and fastens with cast (brass?) buttons and cloth loops. Finished with blue silk trim. Lining is dark green damask of floral and geometric design. Possible Ch'ing Dynasty. Probably a woman's garment. 97 cm x 150 cm across sleeves.
Hearst Museum object titled Coat, accession number 9-15452, described as Coat; silk, gilt wrapped yarns, buttons; satin, embroidered; purple ground, multicolored embroidery; many motives.
Hearst Museum object titled Dress, accession number 7-7171, described as Dress, silk, glass beads. Georgette over georgette over net and satin over satin; dots on net show through georgette satin hobble; bead trim, ball fringe. Black over cream; blue hobble. 15 inch sleeves, 54.5 long.
Hearst Museum object titled Dress, accession number 7-7210, described as Dress. Materials: Silk, jet and other beads. Techniques: Satin and georgette with bead and embroidered medallion trim; two satin side panels, heavily weighted. Colors: Black. Dimensions: 14.5 inch sleeves, 52 inches long.
Hearst Museum object titled Dress, accession number 7-7212, described as Evening gown. Materials: Silk, beads, imitation pearls. Techniques: Satin with beaded net over satin; tunic with points and tassels; bodice has pearls, net lace inset. Colors: Cream over yellow; pink lace inset. Dimensions: 59 inches long with train, 7 inch sleeves.
Hearst Museum object titled Dress, accession number 2-63459a-d, described as a. dress b. overdrape c,d. two strips, same as b. Silk, glass beads, imitation pearls. Dress of satin, net sleeves and yoke, beads and pearls; net overdrape, heavily embroidered, fringed. Pink dress and overdrape; blue beads. “Hale, San Francisco”
Hearst Museum object titled Dress, accession number 7-7269, described as Dress made of silk and rhinestones with a yellow stone buckle. Ssatin long tunic over satin, lace inset in bodice rises to make wired collar in back. Blue, Made by Allen et Cie, 106 New Bond St.

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