Woman's Chinese robe, ca. 1890-1910
Order an ImageThis Chinese robe belonged to Seattleite Ann Dulien Diamond (1909-1984), who was a collector of art and clothing from Japan and China. She was born Ann Fabrikant in Russia (now Poland) in 1909 and came to the United States in 1911. She grew up in New York and moved to Seattle after her marriage to Louis T. Dulien in the 1930s. She was a regent member of the Seattle Art Museum, a leader with the Seattle chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women, and many other charities and arts organizations. After the death of her first husband, she married Seattle parking lot magnate Josef Diamond.
ID Number: 1978.6597.15C2364
Date: Circa 1890-1910
Physical Description: 1 Robe; silk, gold; 54.5 in.H x 44.75 in.W
Place Made: China
Credit: MOHAI, 1978.6597.15 C-2364