Jacket

Waju

Note: The following text is taken from a 19th-century collection catalog and, in its language and perspective, partially reflects colonial thought patterns. We present the text in its original version to make the collection's history transparent and promote a critical examination of the colonial legacy. Certain terms and formulations may be perceived as problematic today. A 2009 research project concluded that most descriptions are factually correct and still usable; only a few details were found to be inaccurate or incorrect. The results of this project were published in the following collection catalog: https://khm-wmw-tm-library.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1457155265

"574. Jacket - "Wadju"
A short man's jacket, also with a standing collar, wide sleeves, made from green European cloth. The breast parts on both sides as well as the collar are decorated with short gold cords. This jacket is worn by nobles and privileged people in their daily lives, while at festivities and great ceremonies they prefer jackets which are made of European velvet or silk. Front, sleeves and collar are covered with rich embroidery. The buttons are of gold with precious stones, mostly diamonds."

Translation of: Czurda, F. A. J. (1883). Catalog mit Erklärungen der Etnografischen Privatsammlung des Dr. F. A. J. Czurda in Postelberg (Böhmen). (p. 147). Wien, Wilhelm Braumüller