Bridal gown by Sylvia Kho nee Wong Sien Moy

Title
Bridal gown by Sylvia Kho nee Wong Sien Moy
Year/Period
1947
Region
Singapore
Material
Lace, Cotton
Dimension
Gross measurement: 374.0 x 115.4 .cm
Accession No.
2017-00502
Collection of
National Museum of Singapore
Credit Line
Gift of the children of Mrs Florence Chong (nee Wong Chit Moy) – Coleen, Susan and Raymond Chong

Mrs Sylvia Kho (nee Wong Sien Moy) was a prominent bridal designer in Singapore from the 1950s to 1990s. She designed and custom-made wedding gowns using elaborate laces imported from Europe. This wedding gown with a long train holds special significance as it was designed and made by Sylvia Kho for her seventh sister, Mrs Florence Chong (nee Wong Chit Moy) for her wedding on 28 November 1947.

 

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