MAN'S ORIENTAL STYLE SILK PAJAMAS.

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

MAN'S ORIENTAL STYLE SILK PAJAMAS.

Entry/Object ID

89.17.1.1

Description

Man's oriental style silk pajamas: tan raw silk. a)Collarless top has long sleeves and buttons up the front with four mother-of-pearl buttons. Button holes decorated with silk braid to look like Chinese "frog" closures. One left front pocket. b)Drawstring pants that end at mid-calf. Three button fly. Large gusset at crotch that tapers to knee. Seams on both garments are double stitched and strong [tailors mistake at center right leg inseam]. The fabric at the back chest area and at the elbows is very thin. Large pulled thread at bottom left front. Top is dirty across the shoulders and down arms. Large black streak across pants front at hip level. Overall physical condition and appearance is fair. a)THE EMPORIUM/SAN FRANCISCO [label sewn at top center back. VALCO/B [tag sewn below top button]. 5605-834-??-5201 [printed inside left lower front opening. b)VALCO/B [tag sewn at center back of waistband].

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Pajamas

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Dressingwear & Nightwear

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Search Terms

Clothing - outwear, Pajamas, Emporium [Store], Valco [Firm], Clothing and dress