Cantonese Opera Blouse Item Number: 1743/1 a from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
White blouse that is part of a Cantonese opera costume with objects 1743/1 b,c,d,e,f,g. The blouse has a round neck and long wide sleeves with open attached piece at each end. Sequin design sewn on front and back of bodice and blouse in gold, pink and turquoise. The back opening closes with seven snaps.
Item History
- Made by Kwok-Yuen Chan (Maker) and Chan Yuen Kee (Manufacturer) in Hong Kong, China before 1993
- Collected by Elizabeth L. Johnson during 1993
- Owned by Chan Yuen Kee before April 29, 1997
- Received from Museum Assistance Programme (Funding source) and Chan Yuen Kee (Seller) on April 29, 1997
What
- Name
- Cantonese Opera Blouse
- Identification Number
- 1743/1 a
- Type of Item
- blouse
- Material
- plastic ?, dye, cotton fibre, metal and synthetic fibre
- Overall
- height 52.5 cm, width 281.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Creator
- Kwok-Yuen Chan (Maker) and Chan Yuen Kee (Manufacturer)
- Field Collector
- Elizabeth L. Johnson
- Previous Owner
- Chan Yuen Kee
- Received from
- Museum Assistance Programme (Funding source) and Chan Yuen Kee (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Hong Kong, China
When
- Creation Date
- before 1993
- Collection Date
- during 1993
- Ownership Date
- before April 29, 1997
- Acquisition Date
- on April 29, 1997
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1743/0001 a