Chinese purple flowered long-sleeved fitted woman's blouse with dark purple piping along the edges, a "Chin" fastening (i.e. to the right), and a "Kao Ling Tzu" collar (a high collar). The blouse is darted and fastened with snaps along a 3" facing. The dark purple peonies are on a light purple background with silver colored leaves. The fabric appears to be silk brocade. There are some yellowish food stains along the lower front of the blouse. A lavel sewn on the collar states: Handsome Silk Co. [Chinese letters] TEL: 33355 24563 151. Queen's Road C. Hong Kong Source: _Chinese Costume in Transition_ by A.C. Scott

1987.029.006