Title
A Western style bridegroom’s jacket
Year/Period
1963
Region
Singapore
Material
Dimension
Gross measurement: 78.4 x 85.3 cm
Accession No.
2011-00720-001
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Kwek Swee Huat
This jacket belonged to Mr. Kwek Swee Huat and was specially custom made for his wedding at Serpico Tailor in Singapore.Western style wedding customs and dress were first adopted by the Eurasians and Straits Chinese from the early part of the 20th century and gradually gained popularity with the other communities in Singapore over the decades.
