Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-10-23
A CHINAMAN's RAIMENT.
HOW THE HIGH MONOOLIANS
ARRAY THEMSELVES.
splendor of Attire sported by Opuicnt
Orientals -Peculiari les of Gowns
and Costumes-Odd
Patterns.

ages been fruitful theme Tor the
prose writer as well as the poet In
the extravaganza of fable garments
are often mentioned as worn by East
ern monarchs and princes of such rich
stuffs and so bedecked with priceless
gems that their value would purchase
an empire. However incredible these
tales may appear it is nevertheless a
characteristic OF Orientals that they
prefer to convert the greater part OF
their wealth into wearing apparel by
which they seemingly aim to inspire a
feeling of awe and admiration in every
beholder.
This fondness for dress and display
is a trait that is shared by the Chinese
in common with their neighboring
races. 1t is the all absorbing ambi-
tion Of the Mongolian to array himself
in splendrous robes which he hopes
will excite the envy OF his less FORUM
ate countrymon.
At the close of every year. says the
San Francisco Chronicle. the Mon
golian reiigiously casts away the gar
mehts worn during the previous twelve
months and clads himself in a complete
new attire. The garments worn by
the poorer or lower classes of Chinese
are comparatively Inexpensive. The
outfit usually worn consists OF blouse.
trousers sash. socks or stockings and
shoes.
The suits Of cheaper quality are to
be purchased ready at any OF
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quarters. The blouses or jackets are
made from cottonade blue jeans. n
light grade of beaver, and other ma
terials Tho color is usually blue
blue black or black. They cost ready
made from 81 TO S12. For holidays
and festivals even the poorer Chinese
are wont to attire themselves in silken
or satin robes of the finest texture and
most delicate hues. These gowns are
costly and are made to order. 1t is
claimed that prominent resident OF
the Chinese quarter paid So, 900 for
his holiday vestments.
They are of pale pink. lavishly
and heavily embroidered in gold and
silver bullion threads and bespangled
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more costly robes are lined with qui T.
ed silks. Ordinary 81 ken blouses are
purchasable at from $50 TO $50. The
trousers affected by the Chinese vary
in price from 81 for the cheapest TO
$50 and so.
flowing robes Of satin and silk are
also wo by the opulent on state and
festive occasions.
The sleeves Of the Mongolian's
blouse are long, and when turned
down reach be ow tho tips OF the fin
gers five or six inches This extra
length of the garment the wearer en-
y oys to cover over his nose and
mouth when entering a room until he
becomes accustomed TO the temporal
ture. The same rules apply when GO
ing out in the air. 1t is claimed that
TO this custom Is attributed the rarity
Of pulmonary complaints and dtsor-
: ders among the Chinese
Il A silkeu sash OF varied patterns IL
wrapped around the waist to hold up
the trousers. suspenders being an un-
known quantity with the Chinaman.
The Chinese affect many styles. rol
headgear. There are FIVE patterns.
though. that are worn principally IL
this country. The ordinary laborei
or cooli. protects his head from the
sun and wind with a hat made from
rice straw interviewer like basket
II is circular in form, with vide brim,
and Is held in place by strings tied I'M
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