Cantonese Opera Skirt Panel Item Number: 2967/24 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Heavily sequined skirt panels. Skirt is made up of two oblong panels trimmed with white fur, one panel crossing in front of the other, attached to a narrow cotton waist band with side ties. The panels are completely covered with a dense floral pattern of red, dark pink and light pink sequins and translucent cylindrical beads. The back is a shiny white fabric, undecorated. The bottom of each panel holds several long red tassels. A square stamp in blue ink with Chinese characters sits on the back lining.
Narrative
Worn with 2967/20-25.
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 Panel
- Identification Number
- 2967/24
- Type of Item
- panel
- Material
- synthetic fibre, plastic, cotton fibre, rabbit skin ? and wood
- Overall
- height 83.0 cm, width 65.0 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
- 2967/0024