Light gray short-sleeved linen cheongsam

Light gray short-sleeved linen cheongsam
1930s
Hong Kong Museum of History collection
The shoulders of this cheongsam were pressed with an iron to form the curves for a better fit. Two kinds of buttons are used: the flower buttons at the collar and front-flap are in the shape of flowers, while those on the side are in the shape of leaves. The collar, front-flap, cuffs and hem are adorned with a narrow binding that was sewn on by hand.