Twelve pieces of clothing from the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China donated to the Shanghai Museum (hereinafter referred to as "Shanghai Museum") by Taiwanese singer Chang Xinzhe were officially admitted to the Shanghai Museum on the 24th, including 10 cheongsams from the 1920s and 1930s and two women's clothing from the Qing Dynasty. Clothes.
"Prince of Love Songs" Zhang Xinzhe is keen on collecting cheongsam, and has initiated and organized many exhibitions such as "Tide Era: Seamless Qing Embroidery" and "Min·Tide - Rare Paintings of Calendar Plaques and Twentieth Century Fashion Trends" , author of "Philosophy of Playing Things", "Zi Private" and "Min·Tide - History of Calendar Card Images".
learned that the "Jiangnan Creation" themed exhibition being prepared in the East Hall of the Shanghai Botanical Garden had a demand for Shanghai-style cheongsam. He selected 10 unique cheongsam collections from his own collection of more than a thousand cheongsams and donated them to the Shanghai Botanical Garden free of charge. When he learned that the collection of Qing Dynasty women's clothing in the Shanghai Expo collection also needed to be expanded, he generously donated his collection of Qing Dynasty shirts and double-breasted women's jackets for rotating exhibition.
Collection donated by Zhang Xinzhe to Shanghai Museum. Photo by China News Network reporter Zhang Hengwei
After appraisal and evaluation by senior clothing experts outside the museum, the clothing donated by Zhang Xinzhe (12 pieces in total) has various styles, distinctive styles and exquisite craftsmanship, which highlights the art of Jiangnan and Shanghai style women's clothing in the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China. The style and craftsmanship level have very high research value and display value.
Among them, the cheongsams are all hand-sewn, with fine and elegant Jiangnan or Shanghai-style embroidery, flower buttons and other decorations. The fabric patterns are rich and artistic, and several pieces are considered to be rare but important "art deco" among Shanghai-style cheongsams. "style; Qing Dynasty shirts are decorated with the three-blue embroidery method of Jiangnan Su embroidery to create a fresh and beautiful artistic style; the double-breasted women's coats are meticulously crafted, and the embroidery patterns and techniques show the unique delicate and elegant local charm of Su embroidery.
Collection donated by Zhang Xinzhe to Shanghai Museum. Photographed by China News Service reporter Zhang Hengwei
As a fan of the Shanghai Museum, Zhang Xinzhe often quietly walks into the exhibition hall despite his busy schedule, quietly enjoying the exhibition alone, and feeling the nourishment of the soul and the soothing of the emotions. He is very happy to have this opportunity to cooperate with Shanghai Museum. “I believe that through the museum’s collection and arrangement, more people can appreciate these collections and feel the unique charm of Shanghai-style cheongsam.”
Shanghai Museum Director Chu Xiaobo said that Mr. Zhang Xinzhe, with his most sincere heart and deepest love, composed the most simple song of goodwill from an enthusiastic audience who loves cultural and museum undertakings. Carrying this most beautiful sentiment, Shangbo will make unremitting efforts for this purpose.
Text/Reporter Wang Ji
Editor/Gong Lifang
