Name/Title

Cheongsam

Entry/Object ID

2014.4.2

Description

Part A) Black satin cheongsam. Polychrome peacock and flower embroidered down front of cheongsam. Standing collar with rounded front edges and clear plastic interfacing. Short sleeves. "555" zipper closure under right sleeves. Bodice wraps shut in front from left to right, from center front of neckline to under right sleeve, with snap fastener closures. Darts in bust. Cheongsam is calf-length with slits in skirt hem at left and right side seams. Part B) Black shift. Sleeveless. Scoop neckline. Darts at bust. Shift is calf-length with slits in hem at left and right side seams. Bottom front and back hem of skirt are square-shaped and trimmed with black machine lace.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Stuart, Ruth & Hsu, David

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Satin

Color

Black, Yellow, Green, Pink, Purple, Orange, Red, Blue

Notes

Embroidered

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Cheongsam Length: 121cm Width (b): 41cm Shift Length: 119cm Width (b): 39cm