Cantonese Opera Collar Item Number: 1743/1 c from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Collar that is part of a Cantonese opera costume with objects 1743 a,b,d,e,f,g. The collar is triangular and is attached to a narrow band, which comes down from shoulders to waist. Triangular part is worn at back. Overall design in sequins. The back is edged in a fringe of round and oblong beads. Six 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 Collar
- Identification Number
- 1743/1 c
- Type of Item
- collar
- Material
- plastic ?, dye, cotton fibre, metal and synthetic fibre
- Overall
- height 77.4 cm, width 110.2 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 c