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Forest Parade

Object Details

Description
Black cotton taffeta with a single vertical column of white embroidery down the center. The 37 three-dimensional embroidered motifs include butterflies, birds, flowers, and the word PEACE.
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Date
2004
Credit Line
Gift from MINA CO., Ltd.
Medium
Medium: foundation 54% cotton, 46% silk; embroidery 100% cotton Technique: embroidered on plain weave
Dimensions
H x W: 102.9 × 43.2 cm (40 1/2 in. × 17 in.)
Type
costume & accessories
Object Name
Dress
Type
Dress

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