James Kyaw's White Sushi Chef Jacket
James Kyaw's White Sushi Chef Jacket
- 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
- Object Name
- jacket
- date made
- ca 1980s
- maker
- unknown
- place made
- United States
- 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
- ID Number
- 2012.0204.04
- catalog number
- 2012.0204.04
- accession number
- 2012.0204
- See more items in
- Work and Industry: Asian Pacific American Business
- Food
- Sushi
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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