Cantonese Opera Skirt Item Number: 2967/13 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Two-paneled mauve silk damask skirt. Each panel has a vertical of light blue silk finely embroidered with birds, flowers and foliage, and a wide section of tightly pleated vertical tucks. The edges of the panels have a black applique floral motif, attached with adhesive. Blue silk can be seen at the interior edges and hem. The panels are attached to each other at the cotton waistband with fabric button and loop closures on front and back, and they have cotton ties for fastening around the waist.
Item History
- Made in China
- Owned by Jin Wah Sing Musical Association before August 29, 2012
- Received from Jin Wah Sing Musical Association (Donor) on August 29, 2012
What
- Name
- Cantonese Opera Skirt
- Identification Number
- 2967/13 a-b
- Type of Item
- skirt
- Material
- silk fibre, cotton fibre and adhesive
- Overall
- height 106.0 cm, width 100.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chinese: Cantonese
- Previous Owner
- Jin Wah Sing Musical Association
- Received from
- Jin Wah Sing Musical Association (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Ownership Date
- before August 29, 2012
- Acquisition Date
- on August 29, 2012
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2967/0013 a-b