Title
Paper pattern set for a cheongsam
Year/Period
1980s
Region
Singapore
Object Type
Material
Dimension
Gross measurement: Refer to parts
Accession No.
2012-00305
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mdm. Ee Kwai Wing
This paper pattern set cut from newspapers consists of four pieces: the front, the back, the collar and sleeves of a cheongsam. The set belonged to seamstress Mdm. Ee Kwai Wing. Such patterns were commonly produced by tailors and seamstresses as part of the process of tailoring custom cheongsams for customers.
