Black Cheongsam with Dragon Design
Manufacturer / MakerCreated by
unidentified
Dateca. 1930
Mediumsatin
Dimensions47 × 21 in. (119.4 × 53.3 cm)
ClassificationsClothing, Costume, & Accessories
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Siu Wong
Object numberPC2021.82.4
DescriptionThis is a cheongsam with short sleeves, a base color of black and a dragon design that has a gold and orange color. The dragon design is located on the neckline and curves around the collar so that the head of the dragon is just below the neckline at the throat. There are intricate fiber work designs on the metal clasps holding the collar together, the designs give the clasps the appearance of black flowers or flower buds.On View
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