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Pyjama

1920s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Blue satin silk pyjama consisting of sleeveless top, trousers and jacket embroidered satin stitch in white silk and blue silk.

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Top
  • Jacket
  • Trousers
Materials and techniques
Satin silk and silk embroidery
Brief description
Lounge pyjama ensemble consisting of blue silk top, jacket and a pair of trousers, embroidered with Chinese landscape motifs in silk, China, 1920s
Physical description
Blue satin silk pyjama consisting of sleeveless top, trousers and jacket embroidered satin stitch in white silk and blue silk.
Credit line
Given by Paulus Thomson
Object history
The donor said that the ensemble belonged to his paternal grandparents, who spent the late 1920s and 1930s in Burma. It is possible the clothing was purchased there.
Production
most likely made for export market
Collection
Accession number
FE.3:1 to 3-2013

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Record createdJanuary 10, 2013
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