Lined black long-sleeved cheongsam with double front-flap and embroidered floral pattern

Lined black long-sleeved cheongsam with double front-flap and embroidered floral pattern
1970s
Hong Kong Museum of History collection
The hem, sleeves and under-flap of this cheongsam are embroidered with a red floral pattern, and the entire garment is adorned with red borders. It features a double front-flap design: the left flap is decorative, and pressed studs are sewn inside the right flap. This cheongsam belonged to renowned Hong Kong vocalist Li Bing (1934-2012).