A Chinese Men's Blue Ground Silk Robe and Pants. The robe is finely tailored with a right side opening, the dark blue ground silk fabric woven with repeated Buddhist treasure symbols roundels, the closure applied with six silk buttons, the pants are made of dark blue silk fabric, and the top portion is made out of light blue silk material. Late 19th to early 20th Century. {Length of the robe: 55 1/2 inches (144.97 cm)}. Sale of items to benefit the Monterey History and Art Association. This non-profit association has been a guiding force in preserving Monterey's history since the founding of the association in 1931. Guarding Monterey's precious historic assets and the preservation and presentation of its historical heritage for future enjoyment has been made possible by citizens who care and give generously of their time and resources._x000B__x000B_The Association's mission is to share the histories and the diverse legacies of people, stories, and places that continue to shape Monterey. It possesses extensive collections of furnishings, paintings, photographs, costumes, books, manuscripts, and other artifacts focused on Monterey and California.