A Framed Chinese Cream Ground Silk Embroidered Lady's Informal Robe. Finely tailored, using cream-colored silk damask woven fabric, enhanced with satin-stitch floss embroidery sleeve bands with birds perch on plum blossoming trees. Framed. China. Late 19th Century. {The frame size: 66 x 45 3/4 inches (167.6 x 116.2 cm)}._x000B_ 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._x000B__x000B_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.