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.
Jacket of red silk with all-over satin stitch embroidery of flowers, vines, birds, and exotic flowers and birds in mostly white with accents green, blue, yellow, and purple; V-neckline is heavily embroidered; neckline has a trim of blue and yellow cotton pipe and a scalloped edge of red embroidered silk; button-front closure with fabric covered buttons with an X over the top of colored silks; long sleeves are lined at the wrists with ecru silk satin; hem of jacket is scalloped; peplum at back; fitted with princess seams.
a) Jacket "Jeogori" of mint green crepe with stiffened white band around neckline; V-neckline with wrap closure and two ties; rectangular sleeves with curved seam; lined in a sheer stiffened fabric. b,c) two ties of mint green crepe.
Cape of gold and silver brocade in a repeat pattern of flowers, leaves, and stylized design; neckline and opening is trimmed in braided metallic cord accented with sequins; two medallions at neckline with hook closure have pearl cabochons and a cut metal clover at center; cape is seamed and shaped with darts to fit over the shoulders; cape is lined, backed in light teal cotton; single closure at round neckline; open front; full-length with train. Count of Monte Cristo style cape.
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.
Blazer of navy blue worsted wool with notched collar; welt pockets, one with lapel at hips; fancy gold buttons with crown emblem; patch pocket at left bust with gold embroidered crown emblem in a circle of leaves creating a crest; long sleeves with four button accents at each wrist; lined in blue polyester. Lauren/ Ralph Lauren label launched in 1996.
Capulet Collar of five whole minks with heads, feet, and tails intact; minks attach to each other at the mouths; center closure of tortoiseshell chain and a brown knotted cord closure; snap is concealed within the closure.
Capulet Collar of coyote fur in varying shades of browns, pale grey, and golden orange; collar is lined in burnt sienna silk satin; shaped at the shoulders.