Cream Silk Satin Chinese Child's Trousers

Fin de Siecle / Gibson Girl · 1900s · Chinese

A traditional Chinese child's ensemble consisting of a tunic and matching trousers in cream silk satin. The garments feature elaborate floral embroidery in coral, blue, and green depicting peonies, chrysanthemums, and other botanical motifs across the cream ground. Navy blue silk borders frame the neckline, cuffs, hem, and trouser edges, decorated with geometric patterns and additional floral work. The tunic has a rounded neckline with traditional Chinese collar styling and wide sleeves. The construction shows fine hand-embroidery techniques typical of late Qing dynasty children's formal wear, with careful attention to symbolic flower arrangements that would have conveyed wishes for prosperity and good fortune.