Beige jacket for a sleeveless cheongsam

Title
Beige jacket for a sleeveless cheongsam
Year/Period
1960s-1970s
Region
Singapore
Dimension
Gross measurement: 64 x 99.5 cm
Accession No.
2008-06213
Credit Line
Gift of Judy Lee

This beige jacket has a V-shape neckline decorated with gathers. It was made for a beige sleeveless cheongsam, worn by 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.