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Embroidered white robe, Cantonese opera costume

Unknown Maker1900 - 1912

Museum of Vancouver

Museum of Vancouver
Vancouver, Canada

This white silk Cantonese opera robe is embroidered with a floral pattern, ranging in colour from blue, to pink, green, and gold. The neck, sleeve hems, side slits, and hem are banded with embroidery and trimmed with fur. Plain white water sleeves extend from the sleeve hems.

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  • Title: Embroidered white robe, Cantonese opera costume
  • Creator: Unknown Maker
  • Date Created: 1900 - 1912
  • Location Created: China
  • Physical Dimensions: 151 x 134 cm
  • Subject Keywords: Cantonese Opera
  • Type: Costume
  • Medium: Satin, gold, silver, cotton, metal, rabbit fur
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