An unusual Chinese Denim Jacket, circa 1890 -1920, well tailored possibly by a Chinese tailor, with loops fasteners and small gold Chinese buttons, neck to hem 887.5cm x cuff to cuff Provenance: Linda Wrigglesworth Ltd 2010 Peter Kan Mui (1953-2009) the Chinese-American fashion designer An American private Collection 1998 This jacket was most likely made for the Export trade between California and Shanghai. Denim was worn by Chinese labourers as early as the 1870's, see, 'No. 9', 'Washing Tailings' a chromolithograph from the Rex Nan Kivell collection held at the National Library of Australia. 晚清民国 牛仔布外套 拍品来源：英国著名丝织品古董商Linda Wrigglesworth私人收藏，此前为美国华裔设计师 Peter Kan Mui 私人收藏 Condition Report: in fine condition probably never worn Condition Report Disclaimer
An unusual Chinese Denim Jacket, circa 1890 -1920, well tailored possibly by a Chinese tailor, with loops fasteners and small gold Chinese buttons, neck to hem 887.5cm x cuff to cuff Provenance: Linda Wrigglesworth Ltd 2010 Peter Kan Mui (1953-2009) the Chinese-American fashion designer An American private Collection 1998 This jacket was most likely made for the Export trade between California and Shanghai. Denim was worn by Chinese labourers as early as the 1870's, see, 'No. 9', 'Washing Tailings' a chromolithograph from the Rex Nan Kivell collection held at the National Library of Australia. 晚清民国 牛仔布外套 拍品来源：英国著名丝织品古董商Linda Wrigglesworth私人收藏，此前为美国华裔设计师 Peter Kan Mui 私人收藏 Condition Report: in fine condition probably never worn Condition Report Disclaimer
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