James Kyaw's White Sushi Chef Jacket

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Object Details

maker

unknown

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 white with a navy trim and ties in the front. The AFC logo, “Southern Tsunami,” is embroidered on the left breast panel.

Location

Currently not on view

date made

ca 1980s

ID Number

2012.0204.04

catalog number

2012.0204.04

accession number

2012.0204

Object Name

jacket

Physical Description

cotton (overall material)

polyester (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 38 in x 29 1/2 in x 1/8 in; 96.52 cm x 74.93 cm x .3175 cm

place made

United States

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Work and Industry: Asian Pacific American Business

Food

Sushi

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-bb18-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_1434241