Turquoise chrysanthemum and ivy print short-sleeve cheongsam

Title
Turquoise chrysanthemum and ivy print short-sleeve cheongsam
Year/Period
1976
Region
Hong Kong
Material
devore
Dimension
Gross measurement: 136 x 55.6 cm
Accession No.
2010-01223
Collection of
National Museum of Singapore

This evening cheongsam is decorated with both chrysanthemum and ivy prints using the burnout or devore style method, which involves removing part of the fabric using a chemical to help achieve an embroidered effect. The nipped-in waist cheongsam is secured with studs at the right-hand side shoulder.

 

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