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1989.44.76.2

One of five pieces of dark blue silk kimono.

1989.44.76.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
One of five pieces of dark blue silk kimono.
Long description
Dark blue silk kimono, richly embroidered with mythical persons, dragons, fish, cranes and clouds. Sleeves lined with red silk crepe with tortoises (the symbol of longevity) couched in gold thread. Cut into 5 pieces (donor said she had used it to make an evening bag): 2 sleeves, 2 sides and 1 small piece from a side.
Geographical reference
Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Cultural groups
Japanese
Person
Field collector Alfred Ernest Dickinson
Field collector Cicely Frances Dickinson
Field collector Enid May Dickinson
PRM source Bent Einer Juel-Jensen
PRM source Cicely Mary Juel-Jensen
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1909
Date collected
1909
Acquisition information
Donated: 10/1989
Materials and processes
Material Silk Textile Animal, Process Embroidered, Process Woven
Dimensions
Length 1610 mm original garment, approx
Object numbers
Accession number: 1989.44.76.2

Search terms: Clothing, Figure, Dress, Animal Figure, Bird Figure

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