Suit
1949-1974 (made)
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Man's suit, blue self-patterned silk padded with cotton wadding, China, 1949-74
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Self-patterned silk padded with cotton wadding |
Brief description | Man's suit, blue self-patterned silk padded with cotton wadding, China, 1949-74 |
Gallery label | This man's suit, cut in traditional Chinese style, was made for Sir John Addis to wear while riding his bicycle around Beijing when serving in the British diplomatic service there. Worn over his European clothes, the suit's blue colour, worn by many Chinese during the years he lived in Beijing, made him a little less conspicuous among the crowds on the street. The suit's fabric was not, however, commonly worn by the Chinese people at that time. |
Credit line | Addis Bequest |
Object history | Made by a Chinese tailor for Sir John Addis to wear while riding his bicycle around Beijing when serving in the British diplomatic service there. Registered File number 1965/3344. |
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Accession number | FE.94&A-1983 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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