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Cantonese Opera Bed2701/18

Bed cover of the same materials and with the same decorations (as 2701/17 curtain). The cover is rectangular, with a rounded protrusion at each side of the upper edge. On the back lining are stamped two red oblongs filled with Chinese letters.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre, plastic and dye
Made in
Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera Stage Curtain2701/17

Curtains of white silk sewn to form an arch-shape with horizontal upper edge of white cotton to which blue-green Chinese characters are appliquéd. At the centre of the curtain set are appliquéd two discs of white silk, each with a Chinese character in blue-green sequins. Below them is an image of a butterfly in copper-coloured sequins. The lower edge of the arch-shaped curtain has a row of blue-green fringe. Behind the arch is a rectangular panel, and there are vertical panels with cotton backing attached to the sides. All are decorated with hummingbirds and bunches of grapes and vines, all executed in blue-green, copper, pink, and gold sequins. There are two red oval stamps with Chinese letters at back of curtain top.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
dye, wood, silk fibre, cotton fibre and plastic
Made in
Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera Pillow2701/16

Square cushion inside a silky synthetic pink fabric cover that has sequin decoarations and is edged in pleated fabric. The decorations represent lotuses, executed in dark pink, gold, and silver sequins. Cover has opening at back.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
synthetic fibre, plastic, dye and cotton fibre
Made in
Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera Pillow2701/15

Square cushion inside a silky synthetic pink fabric cover that has sequin decoarations and is edged in pleated fabric. The decorations represent lotuses, executed in dark pink, gold, and silver sequins. Cover has opening at back.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
synthetic fibre, plastic, dye and cotton fibre
Made in
Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera Robe2701/9

A front-opening robe with very wide sleeves and a round neck. Robe is cream colour and decorated with copper and gold-coloured sequins in wavy patterns, except for the bottom of the robe and ends of the sleeves, on which the sleeves are decorated with angled straight lines of sequins. The robe has snap fastenings down the front, and slits at the sides. Stamped onto inside fabric lining of collar are two red squares filled with Chinese letters.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
plastic, silk fibre ?, dye and metal
Made in
Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera Boots2701/1 a-b

A pair of boots high enough to cover the wearer’s calf, with very thick white soles curved upwards at the front. They are solidly covered with sequins that have been sewn onto the surface cloth. The foot is demarcated from the calf with red piping, and there are vertical lines of piping at the front at back. The sequins are patterned in radiating stripes on the foot portion of the boots, while above the piping there is a dragon curling towards the bottom of the boot and then facing upwards towards a red disc. The sequins are multi-coloured against a background of rich blue-green.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
leather skin, paint, plastic, cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera Bed Curtain2701/14

Curtain of pink synthetic fabric sewn to form an arch-shape with horizontal upper edge of white synthetic fabric to which seven orange-pink Chinese characters are applied with sequins. There is a layer of filmy pink synthetic fabric over this. At the centre of the curtain set are appliquéd three discs of pink silk, each with a Chinese character in black cloth. The lower edge of the arch-shaped curtain has a row of dark pink fringe. Behind the arch is a rectangular panel, and there are curved vertical panels with cotton backing attached to the sides. All are decorated with phoenixes, executed in dark pink, gold, and silver sequins.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
synthetic fibre, plastic, dye and cotton fibre
Made in
Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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LeggingsAc213 c

Leggings, worn with shirt (Ac213 b), made of 2-ply grass open twine. There is a black cotton tie knotted in 8 segments around the waist. From the waist to upper thigh is light brown then continues in alternating dark brown and light sections.

Culture
Pende
Material
grass, palm leaf, cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Sample: PaperN2.1279 y

Square of handmade rice paper in peach with visible fibres.

Culture
Japanese
Material
paper and dye
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Sample: PaperN2.1279 x

Square of handmade rice paper in translucent white with visible fibres.

Culture
Japanese
Material
paper and dye
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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