Penang style baju panjang

Title
Penang style baju panjang
Year/Period
Late 19th-early 20th century
Region
Penang
Material
Dimension
Gross measurement: 67.2 x 139.6 cm
Accession No.
2011-02984
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr and Mrs Lee Kip Lee

This short baju panjang made of cotton and organdie has an assortment of floral motifs. This is an unusual piece that was only found amongst Peranakan women in Penang. They would have been worn during the transition period of dressing between the typical baju panjang and the kebaya.