CHINESE JACKET, 1940s
H1986.124
Jacket of mid-blue cotton (rayon?) pinstriped with white; stand up collar; front-side closure with Chinese style knobs and loops of self fabric rouleaux; elbow-length sleeves cut in one piece with the bodice; hand and machine sewn. Worn by Mrs Hoy, who came to WA from Singapore with a British family for whom she worked as amah. Worn with matching trousers; outfit called 'Samfu' (lit. 'bottom-top').
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1986.124 |
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| Accession Date: | 27 Feb 1986 |
Material
| Cotton/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| length | 720mm | Centre back |
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