Chinese silk robe

A 19th Century Chinese robe, said to have been acquired by the Nonotuck Silk Company, run for many decades by Ira Dimock, father-in-law of early 20th Century American painter William Glackens. The garment was given to or inherited by the Glackens family, and passed to an heir. William Glackens painted a study of his daughter, Lenna, in a similar garment.

From top to bottom, the garment measures approximately 35 inches.

There is some discoloration on the sleeves, and spotting on the lower inside lining.


FRONT VIEW



BACK VIEW (BELOW)



The dragon motif forms an important part of the robe's design



Closeup of button on robe showing weave of fabric and detail of clasp (below).



The lower seam of one of the sleeves has frayed, resulting in a tear, although the contiguous portions of the fabric are still present and intact.



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