Title
Black long sleeved cheongsam with cloud motifs
Year/Period
1950s-1960s
Region
Singapore
Material
Dimension
Object size: 126.5 x 144.3 cm
Accession No.
2009-03681
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr & Mrs Melvin Poh
This black long sleeved cheongsam made of silk damask is decorated with the motif of clouds all over. It is padded and worn during winter. It belonged to Christina Lee who was married to Datok Loke Wan Tho from 1950 to 1962. She was a style icon, often seen wearing a cheongsam.