A woman's embroidered navy satin informal robe, changfu, circa 1900, worked in shades of blue and white in peking knot and satin stitch with peonies and butterflies, ivory satin sleeve bands; together with a gold brocaded midnight blue satin informal robe altered for the European market (2)

• Navy blue robe is good condition, slight wear to the waist ties where they are sewn onto the robe. Generally fresh in appearance. Very slight wear along a fold line of the left sleeve (minor). Soiling along fold of sleeve band. Soiled lining inside neck. Blue damask lining is generally good. • Midnight blue robe – altered, heavy wear to embroidery generally, splits and repairs along upper sleeves, L-shaped tear rear shoulder, poor condition