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.
Collection of samples of Chinese silk threads for embroidery, Kwangtung
This material is held atEdinburgh University Library Heritage Collections
- Reference
- GB 237 Coll-1766
- Dates of Creation
- early 20th century.
- Language of Material
- Chinese
- Physical Description
- 0.08 folder
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
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.
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