Blue and black houndstooth printed cheongsam

Collections
1239711
Title
Blue and black houndstooth printed cheongsam
Year/Period
early 1950s
Region
Singapore
Material
wool
Dimension
Object size: 120.6 x 67.3 cm,
Gross measurement: H120.6 x W101 cm (2009-03699 and 03700)
Accession No.
2009-03699
Collection of
National Museum of Singapore
Credit Line
Gift of Mr & Mrs Melvin Poh

This cheongsam with houndstooth print comes with a matching jacket. It belonged to the late Christina Lee, who was married to Datok Loke Wan Tho from 1950 to 1962. She was a style icon, often seen wearing a cheongsam.

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