Ensemble

Clothing/Dress/Costume

The BC Society for the Museum of Original Costume (SMOC)

Name/Title

Ensemble

Entry/Object ID

1998.11.1

Description

Part A) Woman's yellow brocade silk coat. Double breasted with darts at bust. Standing collar with hook closure at center front of neckline. Elbow length sleeves with decorative frog at opening. Three frog closures down front of coat. Snap fasteners on right front edge. Short seam vent at bottom hem at left and right side. Emerald green lining. Part B) Yellow brocade silk skirt. Calf length. Darts at waist. Seam pocket with emerald green lining at right and left hip. "Talon" zipper closure and self-covered French bearer button at center rear of skirt.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

McFadden, Lila

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Brocade

Material

Silk

Color

Yellow, Green

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Dynasty

Date made

circa 1960 - 1969

Place

City

Hong Kong

Country

China

Region

East Asia

Continent

Asia

Label/Inscription/Signature

Transcription

Coat DYNASTY / MADE IN HONG KONG / BRITISH CROWN COLONY / DRY CLEAN / 10 Skirt MADE IN HONG KONG / BRITISH CROWN COLONY / 10

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Coat Length: 65cm Width (b): 45.5cm Skirt Length: 95cm Width (w): 31cm