Blue Silk Chinese Jacket

Item

Title of Work
Blue Silk Chinese Jacket
Inventory no.
vital_76979
PSG 46
http://hdl.handle.net/10962/467859
Creator
Rhodes University Drama Department (Owner)
Contributor
Mavuka, Nomsa (Data Contributor)
Balakisi, Siphosethu (Photographer)
Abstract
The jacket is made with brocade silk that is imprinted with flower motifs and that is padded in-between the front and the lining. The border of the jacket has quilted detailing and includes a Chinese collar. On the front of the jacket includes welt pockets, blue piping details and Chinese knot buttons as closures. The jacket has slits on the sides of the jackets and is suitable for sizes small and medium. 'Cheongsam, also known as Qipao, a body-hugging one-piece dress for women. Changpao, a body-hugging one-piece dress for men.'
Note
Condition: Good with no visible staining or tears
This is an item from the Post-Graduate Wall, meaning item has been bought or made for a Post-Graduate production/project. The item cannot be destroyed or adapted as the costume is meant to be preserved following the project. The item can be signed out of the wardrobe but only for a short amount of time.
This record has been reviewed by the wardrobe staff and library technical team members but may be incomplete. The goal is to ensure that the records are frequently revised and enhanced. If you notice a mistake or have additional information about this object, please email rhodesdramadepartmentwardrobe@gmail.com.
Access Condition
Rhodes University Drama Department
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Alternative Title
Jacket
Type
three dimensional object
image
Genre
Realia
Date Issued
1640's
Place
cc
China
Media Type
image
Extent
1 online resource
Digital Origin
born digital
Description
Artifact
is primary topic of
Clothing and dress
Vintage clothing
Jackets
Men's clothing
Seventeenth century
Women's clothing
Costume
Item sets
Sandbox set

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