Black sleeveless cheongsam with floral motifs

Title
Black sleeveless cheongsam with floral motifs
Year/Period
1950s-1960s
Region
Singapore
Material
velvet
Dimension
Object size: 113 x 43 cm,
Gross measurement: H118 x W107 cm (2009-03702 and 03703)
Accession No.
2009-03702
Collection of
National Museum of Singapore
Credit Line
Gift of Mr & Mrs Melvin Poh

This black sleeveless velvet cheongsam with flowers all over comes with a matching long jacket. It belonged to the late Christina Lee, who was married to Datok Loke Wan Tho from 1950 to 1962. She was a style icon, often seen wearing a cheongsam.

 

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