Cantonese Opera Vest

MOA: University of British Columbia

2967/3

Woman’s lavender coloured vest (part of costume 2967/1 a-b and 2967/2). Vest is long, covering the hips, with side slits. The left front of the garment crosses over the right, leaving the right shoulder revealed. The vest attaches with metal snaps at the right edge. Gold and yellow sequins create a flowered band around the neck, edging around the armholes and sides of the garment, and a large flower and foliage design on the front and back. The exterior fabric is a thin crepe, while the inside is a shiny synthetic, both in the same shade of lavender. A round stamp with Chinese characters is on the inside centre of the collar.


  • Type of Item vest
  • Culture Cantonese
  • Material synthetic fibre, cotton fibre, plastic, metal
  • Measurements height 86.0 cm, width 62.5 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Jin Wah Sing Musical Association
  • Received from Jin Wah Sing Musical Association

  • Made in China

  • Ownership Date before August 29, 2012
  • Acquisition Date on August 29, 2012

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 2967/0003