Men's Chinese blue silk robe Medium blue damask silk robe with high neck, right side closing, ankle length with long sleeves. Alternating rows of motifs showing swastikas and stylized medallions which also contain swastikas. The outer front has seam down center and a wavy diagonal flap on the right which is fastened with a series of double ball buttons with extensions across the flap and down the right side. These connect with double loops with extensions. The inner front panel is made from one piece and has a patch pocket which is hidden when the robe is closed. The back has center back seam, the sleeves are cut in one with the body and have extensions making the sleeves very long. There are slits on either side at the bottom hem. The neck and diagonal closing are trimmed with piping in the same color as the body. There is a single ball button and loop to fasten the neck. The garment is lined with blue plain weave silk and is sewn by hand. There are perspiration stains under the arms and some fading on the front.

1998.062.001