Two Chinese Silk Embroidered Pleated Apron Skirts. The first, a cream ground pleated skirt with the front and side panels elaborately embroidered in mainly blue threads and silk floss with densely floral decoration, highlighted with yellow and brown butterflies, within black satin borders; the second, a light brown ground pleated skirt, with two panels finely embroidered in a purple and bright yellow thread to display butterflies in flight over flowers, lined with blue satin floral bands. {Length 37 1/2 inches (95.2 cm)}.

Provenance:
Sale of items to benefit the Monterey History and Art Association. This non-profit association has been a guiding force in preserving Monterey's history since the founding of the association in 1931. Guarding Monterey's precious historic assets and the preservation and presentation of its historical heritage for future enjoyment has been made possible by citizens who care and give generously of their time and resources.

The Association's mission is to share the histories and the diverse legacies of people, stories, and places that continue to shape Monterey. It possesses extensive collections of furnishings, paintings, photographs, costumes, books, manuscripts, and other artifacts focused on Monterey and California.