
Wartime / Utility Fashion · 1940s · British
Production
ready-to-wear
Material
silk taffeta
Culture
British
A rectangular pyjama case constructed from navy blue silk taffeta with quilted diamond pattern throughout. The case features white piping along all edges and a white monogram 'EJ' embroidered on the front panel. The quilting creates a geometric diamond grid pattern across the entire surface, providing both decorative appeal and structural padding. The case appears to fold or zip closed for containing nightwear during travel. This type of accessory was popular during the mid-20th century when organized travel cases were essential for maintaining proper dress standards, even for intimate garments like pyjamas.
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