Collection of samples of Chinese silk threads for embroidery, Kwangtung
Fonds — Box: CLX-A-1559, Folder: Coll-1766 / SC-Acc-2016-0122
Identifier: Coll-1766
Scope and Contents
Collection of 15 wrappers comprising silk threads in various colours. Housed in old paper folder with ties. The name of the producers are on the upper covers, and they state that the silk is produced by natural colours and washed in clear water.
Dates
- Creation: early 20th century.
Biographical / Historical
The producers of the threads and samples from Kwangtung (Guangdong)were Shun Shing Ho and Tian Da Lao Dien. Kwangtung began the export of silk during the Han dynasty and since then silk production has been an important sector of Kwangtung's economy.
Extent
0.08 folder
- Title
- Collection of samples of Chinese silk threads for embroidery, Kwangtung
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk