RARE Antique 1895 Chinese Hand Sewn Silk Ornament IDd Yung Kang Shanghai China

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Seller: Top-Rated Plus Seller dalebooks ✉️ (8,794) 100%, Location: Rochester, New York, US, Ships to: WORLDWIDE, Item: 266696326704 RARE Antique 1895 Chinese Hand Sewn Silk Ornament IDd Yung Kang Shanghai China. This piece has been nicely preserved in an album dated from the turn of the century (1903). The piece is lightly affixed to a paper album page (paper is of French origin). At the bottom in manuscript, is states that Miss A. Tranter brought this back from China.
RARE Original Chinese Silk Ornament
ca. 1895-1905 Brought back from Missionary - Miss A. Tranter Fresh from an antique estate collection Hand-sewn  

For offer, a beautiful ORIGINAL ornament. Fresh from an attic estate in Upstate / Western  NY. Never offered on the market until now. Vintage, Old, antique, Original - NOT a Reproduction - Guaranteed !! This piece has been nicely preserved in an album dated from the turn of the century (1903). The piece is lightly affixed to a paper album page (paper is of French origin). Hand stitching can be seen on back edges of the ornament. At the bottom in manuscript, is states that Miss A. Tranter brought this back from China. I researched Miss A. Tranton, and found she was involved in missionary work in China from 1895-1905. This is clearly documents. The ornament is lovely, with colorful details. Besides normal silk, it looks like there is wire as well. A grasshopper? In very good condition. Please see photos below for details.  NOTE: Looks better than shown in scans and photos . If you collect Asian art, 19th / 20th century history of East Asia, Christian Missions, sewing, embroidery, etc., this is one you will not see again soon. A nice piece for your paper decorative antique, textile / cloth collection.

 

  • Condition: Very good
  • Type: Kimonos, Robes & Textiles
  • Primary Material: Silk & Fabric
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Region of Origin: China
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Color: Blue

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