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Woman's "mahjong" pajama set
Japanese
early 20th century
Object Place: Japan
Medium/Technique
Silk plain weave, printed
Dimensions
Jacket (overall): 101.6 x 68.6 cm (40 x 27 in.)
Top (center back): 62.2 cm (24 1/2 in.)
Trousers (overall): 105.4 x 127.6 cm (41.5 x 50.25 in.)
Envelope (overall): 26.0 x 21.6 cm (10 1/4 x 8 1/2 in.)
Top (center back): 62.2 cm (24 1/2 in.)
Trousers (overall): 105.4 x 127.6 cm (41.5 x 50.25 in.)
Envelope (overall): 26.0 x 21.6 cm (10 1/4 x 8 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Eleanor M. Strong in memory of Lawrence M. Mead
Accession Number2001.839.1-4
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionSilk pongee three-piece pajama set composed of trousers, sleevless top and jacket with matching envelope. Textile printed with engineered indonesian batik inspired design of weeping cherries, birds and Chinese inspired clouds and water borders.
ProvenanceAcquired by Lawrence Mead in China in the early 20th century; by inheritance to Eleanor M. Strong, 1969; gift to MFA, December 12, 2001.