Cantonese Opera Blouse

MOA: University of British Columbia

2967/6

Woman's opera costume blouse (worn with 2967/4-5). Light green women's blouse with sequin design. The blouse has large scoop-shaped sleeves, very wide at the cuff, more fitted at the shoulder. The body is straight, of green material on each side, with white cotton panel down centre of front and back. Snap closure at front. Neck is round. The sequin design sits on sleeve top at both front and back and is a blue flower surrounded by silver and gold curls. A blue, silver and gold key pattern edges the cuff.


  • Type of Item blouse
  • Culture Cantonese
  • Material synthetic fibre, cotton fibre
  • Measurements height 63.0 cm, width 185.0 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 2967/0006