Two Chinese Red Ground Pleated Silk Apron Skirts. The first, a tightly pleated red silk skirt, embroidered with large peony flowers; the second, a red ground skirt with front and back panels elaborately embroidered using couched gilt threads depicting elegant ladies in a garden setting, lined and padded with green silk fabric. {Length 38 inches (96.5 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.