Kerouac Jack
Jack Kerouac's Pajama Bottoms, from his Estate

A pair of pajama bottoms personally owned and worn by Jack Kerouac (1922-1969), the famous American writer who brought us On The Road (1957). Provenance: The piece will be accompanied by an estate certification signed by John Shen-Sampas, executor of the Kerouac Estate by descent. John Shen-Sampas is the son of John Sampas, who was the brother-in-law of Jack Kerouac, and the brother of Stella Kerouac, Jack's wife.

Kerouac was nearly 5'9" and had a stocky, athletic build. Judging from his clothes, his head, feet, and legs were larger than average, and he typically wore either L or XL sized clothing. This pair of pajama pants shows that Kerouac prioritized comfort over all other considerations. If Kerouac loved an article of clothing, he (or maybe wife Stella) would alter or repair it, sometimes many, many times. Each fabric patch and area of extra mending thus tells a story, and judging from his clothes, Jack lived hard. Kerouac sometimes wore lounge wear or pajamas in the street while clad only in his slippers, as his neighbors in Lowell, Massachusetts can attest. Was this a pair that he wore to go get the mail?

The lot includes a pair of lightweight blue button-fly pajama bottoms. Repaired along the waistband. Measuring approximately 32" at the waistline and 36" long.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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