Textiles and Stuff

Description

This is an attractive pair of ladies’ pyjamas from the 1930s. They are made of cream satin, embroidered with dragons, with trimmings of dark blue on the jacket and the trousers. The jacket fastens at the front to the side with press studs and is decorated with four flowers made of cord on the blue placket. The jacket is gathered at the sides at the waist and there are two small pockets, also trimmed with blue.The trousers are wide cut and gathered at the back of the waist with elastic. Also included in the set are a pair of bedroom mules also in satin and embroidered with a dragon, with white fur trim.

The actual chest measurement is 40 inches (), and from shoulder to hem is 27 inches (68.5) the outside sleeve length from shoulder to cuff is 21 1/2 inches (54.5 cms) Trouser outside length 40 inches.

The whole set is packed together in its original box covered in fabric, with a tiny mirror in the lid.

The pyjamas are in very good condition, although there are a few faint marks mainly due to being packed away. The box which fastens with a press stud, shows signs of wear and there are some faint stains on it, but it is still sturdy and complete.

This lovely set is so typical of the era and still very wearable.