Not on display

Robe

ca. 1940 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Robe of gaberdine-like material. Long gray collared gown for a man, worn on special occasions.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Gaberdine-like material
Brief description
Robe, for a man, gaberdine-like material, Hong Kong, ca.1940.
Physical description
Robe of gaberdine-like material. Long gray collared gown for a man, worn on special occasions.
Dimensions
  • Length: 137cm
  • Collar depth: 5.5cm
  • Shoulder width: 156.5cm
Credit line
Supported by the Friends of the V&A
Object history
Worn by a businessman from Ping Yung village on special occasions such as weddings on its own, with no jacket.
Collection
Accession number
FE.79-1995

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Record createdJanuary 30, 2008
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