Costume

Costume

Jacket: Length: 33.75" rear neck to hem Width: 19.5" under arms 1.25" collar 24.75" at hem 70.5" sleeve tip to sleeve tip 7.25" sleeve at wrist stiff black gauze weave used as foundation woven with lines and a faint leaf design; appliqued with 8 bands varying in widths of 1.875" to 3.5" of black silk satin circle garment trimmed with blue and white piping; bands form a geometric design with gauze showing on bodices and arms 8 black silk toggle closures right side closure; right underarm gauze torn; pocket inside; excellent condition Pants: L: 47"; W: 23.5" waist 10.25" leg hem 10.625" decoration at leg hem soft black gauze weave with symbols of peony and swastika and the tiny design; 4 appliqued bands of black silk satin widths varying 2.125" to 3.625" circle the bottom of each leg trimmed with blue and white piping; Chinese paper label app. 5.5" + 2" printed with red and black characters sewn to waist; excellent condition

1983.137.001