Marietta Originals 1980s Satin Souvenir Jacket, Embroidered Japan Map and Eagle, Twin Dragons, Navy, Fits L
Marietta Originals 1980s Satin Souvenir Jacket, Embroidered Japan Map and Eagle, Twin Dragons, Navy, Fits L
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Every piece is measured by hand, in centimetres as Japan measures. Please allow 1–2 cm (about ½ inch) for the give of the material and the hand that held the tape. すべて手採寸（cm表記）。素材のゆとりや採寸の個人差により、1〜2cm程度の誤差が生じる場合がございます。あらかじめご了承ください。
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Widths are taken across one layer with the piece laid flat; double them for the full circumference.幅は平置きの片面を採寸しています。周囲は2倍してください。
Condition report
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- Honest Wear
- As Found
A map worn home
The embroidered map was how a posting abroad became a story told on the back of a jacket. This New York-made example keeps the formula intact, eagle over islands, dragons at the chest, in a navy satin that still throws light like water.
Best for: Collectors of tour and map souvenir jackets
Condition notes
Light marks consistent with age; soft creasing to the satin. Embroidery complete.
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A navy satin souvenir jacket from Marietta Originals of Staten Island, New York, described as 1980s: an embroidered map of Japan with a swooping eagle across the back, and a pair of dragons at the chest. Snap front; no size label, fits about L.
The Piece
The back is the souvenir proper. Under the script word Japan, an eagle with spread wings dives over the islands, drawn in gold, brown and orange thread. It is the classic tour-of-duty composition, the map as a keepsake of time spent abroad.
On the front two coiling dragons in gold and red face each other across a snap placket. The navy satin has a high, liquid shine; white piping runs down the raglan sleeves, and the collar, cuffs and hem are finished in navy rib. Inside, a cream pile lining shows the reverse of the back embroidery.
Marietta Originals is the Staten Island label named on the patch; the style follows the American-made souvenir jackets that echoed the Japanese originals.
Details
- Maker: Marietta Originals, Staten Island, N.Y. (per label)
- Style: Souvenir jacket, snap front, single-faced
- Shell: Satin; fibre content not labelled
- Lining: Cream pile
- Colour: Navy; gold, brown, orange and red embroidery
- Size: No size label; fits about L
- Shoulder: 50 cm (19.7 in)
- Chest width: 56 cm (22.0 in)
- Length: 60 cm (23.6 in)
- Sleeve: 67 cm (26.4 in)
- Yuki, centre back to cuff: 86 cm (33.9 in)
Measured flat by hand; please allow a gentle margin of about 1 to 2 cm (0.5 in).
Condition
- Light marks consistent with age.
- Satin shows soft creasing; embroidery complete on back and chest.
Condition grade B (light wear) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
Checked and photographed in Japan before dispatch. Dry clean only; store on a broad hanger away from direct light to protect the satin.
Delivery from Japan
Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything you wish to know before you buy, and see our published policy.
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