Cheongsam

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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

Name/Title

Cheongsam

Entry/Object ID

2014.4.1

Description

Brown satin cheongsam with clear floral beading on front. Fitted and body-hugging. Standing collar with rounded front edges and clear plastic interfacing. Short sleeves. Zipper closure under right sleeve. Bodice wraps shut in front from left to right, from center front of neckline to under right sleeve, with snap fastener closures. Darts at bust. Cheongsam is calf-length with slits in skirt hem at left and right side seams.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Stuart, Ruth & Hsu, David

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Satin

Material

Beads

Color

Brown, Silver

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 128.5cm Width (b): 38cm