TWO EMBROIDERED ROBES TOGETHER WITH AN EMBROIDERED DRESS, SYRIA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

TWO EMBROIDERED ROBES TOGETHER WITH AN EMBROIDERED DRESS, SYRIA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

each of black silk, the first robe densely embroidered in deep red silk on shoulders, cuffs, back and side panels, with striped silk facings, looped corded sleeve trim, collar of floral cotton, chest width 47cm, approximately 127cm in length, the second similar but with polychrome embroidery and elaborate geometric back panel with dotted lining, chest width 51cm, approximate length 130cm, the dress embroidered in polychrome silk to chest and shoulders, chest 55cm, approximately 140cm in length (3)

From the Collection of Pip Rau
For an introduction to the collection, please see Lot 1 in this sale

Condition Report:

the first generally in good condition, minor loose threads, the second with some small tears to fabric, minor spotting and surface dirt, generally fair condition, the dress generally good condition with some minor loose threads and small holes.