qipao
Qipao
1960s-1970s (made)
1960s-1970s (made)
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This long sleeve, knee-length dress with side slits (20 cm) at the hem is known as a 'cheongsam' in Cantonese or a 'qipao' in Mandarin. It is made from twill weave silk with interlocking swastika pattern, padded, and lined with black silk damask with scrolled design.
The dress has a stiffened collar and fastens at the front with a loop and knot button. The round lapel is secured by eight metal snap fasteners.
The dress has a stiffened collar and fastens at the front with a loop and knot button. The round lapel is secured by eight metal snap fasteners.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Twill weave silk, padded, lined with silk damask |
| Brief description | Woman's dress, twill weave silk, padded, lined with silk damask, Hong Kong, 1960s-1970s |
| Physical description | This long sleeve, knee-length dress with side slits (20 cm) at the hem is known as a 'cheongsam' in Cantonese or a 'qipao' in Mandarin. It is made from twill weave silk with interlocking swastika pattern, padded, and lined with black silk damask with scrolled design. The dress has a stiffened collar and fastens at the front with a loop and knot button. The round lapel is secured by eight metal snap fasteners. |
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| Credit line | Given by Ms Helen Spillett |
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| Accession number | FE.35-2016 |
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| Record created | December 11, 2015 |
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