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James Kyaw's Gold Sushi Chef Jacket

Object Details

Description
The jacket was worn by James Kyaw a sushi chef for Advanced Fresh Concepts Corporation (AFC). The design is based on the Japanese happi coat, a straight sleeve coat. It is gold with a navy trim and fastens with one button in the front. The AFC logo, “Southern Tsunami,” is embroidered on the left breast panel.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
ca 1986
Credit Line
Gift of James Kyaw
Physical Description
cotton (overall material)
polyester (overall material)
thread (overall material)
plastic (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 44 in x 31 3/4 in x 1/8 in; 111.76 cm x 80.645 cm x .3175 cm
part: 9 1/4 in x 1 in; 23.495 cm x 2.54 cm
Object Name
chef's jacket

Featured In

  • Sushi Collection:Biography: Chef James Kyaw
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