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Sleeveless yellow satin Cheong Sam with gold sequin and gold bead phoenix and dragon designs. Dress closes at the right via eleven snaps that line the sleeve, shoulder and neck. There is a pale yellow zipper under the right arm extending to the hip. The elaborate design is created by stitching small and large sequins round seed and cylindrical bugle beads and gold balls to the dress with yellow thread . The cheong sam is not lined. Close fitting dress has bust, front back darts; decorated with stand - up collar with rounded front; ankle length appropriate for evening wear. Unusual right side closing has facing at right front arm hole and shoulder. Small brown stain on reverse at mid - back.

1997.002.004