Baju kurong

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Title
Baju kurong
Year/Period
Late 19th-early 20th century
Region
Straits Settlements and Indonesia
Dimension
Gross measurement: 86.6 x 134.5 cm
Accession No.
2011-01191
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr and Mrs Lee Kip Lee

This is a ‘baju kurong’, a loose, knee-length tunic with a round collar and a slit open to allow the head to pass through. The slit is fastened at the neck with a button.