Title
Vest
Year/Period
early 20th century
Region
China
Object Type
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: Refer to parts.
Accession No.
2018-00876
Collection of
The vest is decorated with motifs of phoenixes, peonies and auspicious wedding motifs. It was worn by the page boy as part of the traditional Peranakan Chinese 12-day wedding. Peranakan fashion reflect cross-cultural influences but Chinese clothing were generally preferred for key wedding ceremonies, as a reflection of their Chinese heritage.