Title
Yellow lace jacket for a sleeveless cheongsam
Year/Period
1960s-1970s
Region
Singapore
Dimension
Gross measurement: 61 x 96 cm
Accession No.
2008-06205
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Judy Lee
This yellow floral jacket is worn with a sleeveless cheongsam. It has a U-shaped neckline and is secured by a row of fabric wrapped buttons at the centre. The jacket belonged to the late Datin Aw Cheng Hu, daughter of Mr. Aw Boon Par. Mr. Aw was a philanthropist best known for introducing the heat rub, Tiger Balm. The cheongsam and jacket were made by Shanghainese tailors with fabric bought from High Street. Datin Aw also had a matching set of jewellery for each cheongsam.
