Man's Kimono coat of navy blue silk damask with medallions with Chinese symbols within; trimmed along all the edges with a band of embroidered ecru silk with colorful embroidered motifs including floral, bat, and bird; sleeve ends have a band with silk and metallic thread embroidery with pictoral scenes. From record: The style and color indicate that this was worn by a male scholar of lower status than officials, as scholars were not as wealthy as officials.
Cardigan sweater coat of ivory heavy-weight knit with softly squared back collar; trimmed throughout in a finer knit band; long sleeves are turned up and sewn in place; open-front; below hip length.
a) Coat of black and metallic gold flat threads brocaded in an all-over pattern of floral motifs set in diagonal squares; large notched collar with soft rounded edges; long sleeves; horizontal lapels at bust; slit pockets on seam; self-covered buttons; lined in heavy-weight black satin. b) Tie Belt of self-fabric. c) Button covered in self-fabric.
Opera Coat of black silk velvet fully lined in ivory silk satin; attached sash at one side of neckline wraps around to pass through a fabric covered ring on opposite side; long sleeves drop at the shoulder and are gathered into the shoulder seam; below hip length; dipped hem at back.
Coat of ecru ribbed woven cotton with wide ribs and wobbly spiral swirls of silk throughout; shawl collar; open-front; long sleeves taper to wrists; reverse box pleat at center-back; two side pockets; darts from top seam; slight A-line silhouette; lined in a peach-pink faille patterned with brown motifs of floral sprays and star shaped wispy weeds.
Coat and dress of golden and cream floral brocade. a) Coat has open-front with shawl collar; long raglan sleeves; A-line silhouette; reverse box pleat at center-back; lower mid-length; lined in beige synthetic. b) Sheath dress of golden and cream floral brocade with scoop neckline; sleeveless; bust darts; vertical darts at torso; mid-length; zip-back closure with hook and eye at neckline; lined in beige synthetic.
Coat of dark orange wool with dolman sleeves and fold-over collar; center-front zip closure with exposed black zipper; two slant pockets at hips with same black zipper; knee-length; fully lined in orange nylon.
Coat of brown woven wool with spread collar and single breasted closure; long sleeves; full-length; horizontal panels at front; fully lined in bright brown acetate; button and concealed snap closure.
Coat of dark green broadcloth with black, textured vinyl collar, button placket, and pocket lapels with contrast red stitch trim; 5 brass twist knob closures down center-front placket; large round collar; two large patch pockets at hips with red stitch outline and black lapels with brass closure; long raglan sleeves; A-line silhouette; lined in black nylon; lower mid-length; driving coat.
Coat of cream beige linen with tiny flecks of brown has round collar of black silk satin trimmed in self-linen; long raglan sleeves with turned up cuffs with triangular point on outer side; 4 button closure at bodice with disc shaped buttons covered in self-linen; small patch pocket above each bust; lined in cream, pale and deep bright browns, and black abstract paisley print silk. Matches dress; 1991.005.014.