Pink Embroidered Cheongsam
Manufacturer / MakerCreated by
unidentified
Dateca. 1915
Mediumsatin
Dimensions49 × 17 in. (124.5 × 43.2 cm)
ClassificationsClothing, Costume, & Accessories
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Siu Wong
Object numberPC2021.82.8
DescriptionThis is a short sleeved, light pink cheongsam. It is embroidered with golden designs of birds, five-petaled flowers, and branches with blooming flowers at various spots across the fabric including around the collar. The collar also has light yellow stripes running around the top and bottom edges. The inside fabric is a light salmon color, and there is a tag with Chinese characters attached to the back of the neck. The buttons are intricately designed with a floral design and a darker pink color. The opening for the cheongsam begins at the base of the throat and continues to the right arm side of the garment. The button have the appearance of flower buds and flowers with long, thin petals.On View
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