Two silk mamianqun skirts with red backgrounds embroidered with flowers and fruits, China, circa 1900 Each consists of two seven-panel sections. The lower portions of the flat panels are decorated with a rectangular motif embroidered in multicolored silk threads: one features two melons among magnolia blossoms, lotus flowers, and butterflies, while the other depicts pomegranates, peaches, and fingered lemons set among peonies, plum blossoms, and auspicious symbols on the other. The pleated panels are embroidered with numerous small flowers. Height: 78 cm; waistband: 89 cm Sun-faded, stains.