On August 1, 1985, this Directorate released a set of four stamps on the theme of traditional Chinese costume. This marked the opening on August 3 of the Fourth Asian Conference on Costume. The stamps were designed by Profess or Hu Zerman under the direction of Professor Wang Yu-ching, head of the Society for Study of Chinese Costume. The designs are as follows:
2.00 A lady of rank, Tang dynasty (618-907 A.D.) -flowery cap, silk cloak and gauze gown.
5.00 Palace woman, Sung dynasty (960-1280 A.D.) -short-sleeved jacket, pendants on the sash.
8.00 Lady of rank, Yuan dynasty (1280-1368 A.D.) -high headdress, cloak with train.
11.00 A Ming dynasty beauty (1368-1644 A.D.)-front-fastened jacket, skirt.
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