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1925 - 1930 Chinese American Woman's Skirt

Object Details

Description (Brief)
Mrs. Lee ordered this skirt from China to wear on formal occasions, such as weddings. The waistband, of a different fabric, was covered by a blouse.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
unknown
date made
ca 1930
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Virginia Lee Mead
Physical Description
silk (skirt, lower material)
cotton (waistband material)
Measurements
overall: 88 cm x 56 cm; 34 5/8 in x 22 1/16 in
Object Name
skirt
Object Type
Skirt
Woman
Main Dress

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  • Clothes and Heritage: Chinese American Clothes from the Virginia Lee Mead Collection
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