Difference between revisions of "PEM E80968 Dragon robe, China (19th century)"

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== Summary of results ==
 
== Summary of results ==
  
Yellow thread from the collar seam was samples and analyzed. The major components of the plant are flavonoids: rutin, keampferol and quecetin glycosides. The dyeing source was probably [http://cameo.mfa.org/wiki/Pagoda_tree_(Styphnolobium_japonicum)_LC pagoda tree buds].
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Yellow thread from the collar seam was samples and analyzed. The major components of the plant are flavonoids: rutin, keampferol and quecetin glycosides. The dyeing source was probably [http://cameo.mfa.org/wiki/Pagoda_tree_(Styphnolobium_japonicum)_LC pagoda tree buds]. [1]
  
 
== HPLC profile ==
 
== HPLC profile ==

Revision as of 13:11, 7 August 2017

Artifact Information

The Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA USA. E80968.

Image of Imperial dragon robe. © The Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA USA.

Summary of results

Yellow thread from the collar seam was samples and analyzed. The major components of the plant are flavonoids: rutin, keampferol and quecetin glycosides. The dyeing source was probably pagoda tree buds. [1]

HPLC profile

References

[1] Worth, S.(1986) "Embroidered China crepe shawls: 1816-1863; Dress 12:43-54.