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Cantonese Opera Skirt Panel2967/22

Sequined skirt panel. The narrow panel has a dense floral pattern made of red, dark pink and light pink sequins and translucent cylindrical beads. The back is lined with a shiny synthetic fabric in orange. Eighteen long, light pink tassels hang from the sides and bottom of the panel and the edges are trimmed with white fur. A narrow waistband of white cotton is attached along the top and has a long tie on each end. There is a square stamp in blue ink with Chinese characters on the back lining.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
synthetic fibre, plastic, cotton fibre and rabbit skin ?
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera Belt2967/21

Opera costume belt. Long rectangular belt with striped pattern of dark pink and light pink sequins and cylindrical clear plastic beads, trimmed with white fur on the long edges. The reverse side is a lining of white cotton with a square stamp with Chinese characters in faded black ink. There are five blue pen lines on lining close to the stamp.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
cotton fibre, plastic and rabbit skin ?
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera Skirt2967/20

Light coral coloured crepe semi-circular panel skirt. Skirt is lined with white synthetic fabric made up of one narrow rounded rectangular panel and one wide semi-circular panel consisting of three layers of fabric, also lined. The narrow panel and all three layers of the larger panel have light and dark pink sequins sewn close to the outside edges, which are trimmed with white fur. The middle and top layers of the larger panel are smaller and more rounded than the bottom layer, with light pink, dark pink and red sequin flowers over its surface. There are light pink tassels hanging from the rounded bottom edge of the top layer of the panel. The panels are sewn together at one side and both have a narrow white cotton waistband with ties at each end. On the lining of the large panel, below the waistband, there is a square stamp in blue ink with Chinese characters.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
synthetic fibre, cotton fibre, silk fibre ?, plastic and rabbit skin ?
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera Shirt2967/17

Woman's opera costume shirt with epaulets. The garment is heavily sequined front and back in shades of green, red and pink, emphasized with small transparent cylindrical beads. In the sequined pattern can be seen a dragon with scales, holding a ball. Panels are edged in white fur. The interior of the shirt is made of unbleached cotton, with the exterior under the sequins a yellow green synthetic fabric, slightly shiny. The shirt is open at sides and under the arms, and closes with nine metal snaps at the front.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
cotton fibre, synthetic fibre ?, plastic, skin and metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera Belt2967/16

Woman's opera costume belt. The belt is heavily sequined on the front in shades of green, red and pink, emphasized with small transparent cylindrical beads, in the shape of dragon scales. Each long side is edged with white fur. On one end of the belt is a yellow green fabric with three rows of three hook eyes. On the back of the other end are three corresponding hooks. The underside is white cotton. There's a signature like mark in blue ink on the back of the belt.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
cotton fibre, synthetic fibre ?, plastic, skin and metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera Skirt2967/13 a-b

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.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre and adhesive
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera Skirt2967/12

Long dark maroon two-paneled skirt. Skirt has a blue cotton waistband approximately 19 inches wide, attached to which are two fine silk panels that make up the body of the skirt. Panels have a small scalloped applique sewn around their edges. Each panel has a centre portion that is heavily pleated, with stitched vertical tucks. Two long cotton ties are attached at the top corners of the waistband for fastening.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre and synthetic fibre
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera Skirt2967/11 a-b

Two dark brown (almost black) skirt panels made of silk and cotton. The panels are long and attach to each other in the centre with fabric button and loop closures on front and back. Each panel has a section that is heavily pleated with stitched vertical tucks. Four thin scalloped pieces of trim run horizontally down the skirt at intervals, and along the bottom. The cotton waist band holds a long cotton tie on each side to secure the garment around the waist.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre and cotton fibre
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera Tunic2967/10

Short silk copper-coloured tunic with black applique leaf and vine pattern down front opening, around bottom and along side slits. Around collar is an applique key pattern, also in black. At each wrist is a panel of light blue silk colourfully embroidered with birds, flowers, butterflies, trees and foliage. The tunic closes at front centre with two fabric buttons and a long tie.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre and synthetic fibre
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera Vest2967/9

Women’s vest, part of a Cantonese opera costume. Vest is long, covering the hips, with short side slits, and opens down the front with seven metal snaps for closure. The outside surface, front and back, is covered in gold sequins in three shades and small transparent tube beads, creating patterns of leaves, and a key pattern around the neck. The interior of the vest is a light cream synthetic fabric, slightly shiny, with a yellow collar lining. A square blue stamp with Chinese characters is applied at top centre.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
synthetic fibre, plastic and metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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