Grey cheongsam with embroidery

Title
Grey cheongsam with embroidery
Year/Period
1950s-1960s
Region
Singapore
Material
wool
Dimension
Object size: 112.5 x 60.3 cm
Accession No.
2009-03688
Collection of
National Museum of Singapore
Credit Line
Gift of Mr & Mrs Melvin Poh

This grey cheongsam with sleeves and embroidery all over 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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