Can Anyone Identify These?

blackstarlight17

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This outfit once belonged to my grandmother. It was a gift from my grandfather when he was in the Korean War. I'm unsure where they were made or sold when my grandfather found them. Both of them had long since passed, and my mom passed away a couple of years ago.

I have tried to look up this outfit, but I haven't had much luck. There are no tags to help identify what company might have produced it. The embroidery I've found similar designs, but not for this particular set. I want to try and find out more about it, including what its value could be. On a Reddit forum focusing on vintage clothing, I got some information about them, but not a lot. However, a member did refer me here in hopes of learning more about their history and potential value.

Any information would be greatly appreciated to learn more about them. They're in pretty good shape besides one or two small tears and a few small stains from who knows how long ago. I have never worn it, nor do I think my grandmother ever wore it. I don't even think my mom ever wore it.

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It’s a souvenir pajama set. These were bought by soldiers or travelers as gifts for sweethearts back home, sometimes called sweetheart pajamas. You will often see them in a box with slippers and robe as a set. Most likely rayon.

You can look up similar sets online for prices sold.

I got a similar response on Reddit, but knowing they might have been called sweetheart pajamas is rather adorable. As for my set, it’s just these. I don’t recall seeing a robe, slippers, or even a box. They were just folded/stuffed into a bag with other sentimental clothes and items. If there were any, they might have been ruined over the years and thrown out.

I'll have to try looking online to see if I can find such sets and how much they could go.
 
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