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Collections

Woman's Dress (Qipao)early 1930s

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Full-length qipao displayed on a mannequin stand, sheer ground fabric with allover velvet floral pattern in deep charcoal and silvery cream

Unknown, Woman's Dress (Qipao), early 1930s, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Costume Council Acquisition Fund, Photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Woman's Dress (Qipao)
Place Made
China, Shanghai; textile Europe
Date Made
early 1930s
Medium
Silk and rayon crepe georgette velvet, chemical burn out finish (devoré), with rayon satin trim and frog (huaniu) closures
Dimensions
Center back length: 52 1/4 in. (132.72 cm)
Credit Line
Costume Council Acquisition Fund
Accession Number
M.2021.45.10
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles