Woman's Kimono
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1925
MediumHand-stitched wool and cotton
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (center back length x width between shoulder seams): 38 x 30in. (96.5 x 76.2cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Oliver O. Jensen
DescriptionJapanese kimono of fine, black wool printed around the bottom with a deep border design of men in a boat, a crane, calligraphic figures, and other Oriental motifs against a background of red and black scallops. The kimono is constructed of a long, rectangular piece of fabric folded in half, creating the shoulderline. The center front is cut for an opening and edged with a 2 3/8-inch-wide band which is resist-printed with calligraphic designs. The kimono is stitched up the sides, leaving an opening to set in the straight, wide sleeves. A strip of red cotton faces the inside of the sleeve opening. The kimono is lined across the back of the shoulders with orange cotton.
Object number1992.10.11
Subject Terms
On View
Not on view
